In the Footprint of the Giant
The US Forest Service estimates that the Fishlake Basin, where Pando lives, receives 300,000 visitors each year. Despite knowing that, we do not know how many people walk Pando’s marked or unmarked trails each year. Working with local students and community volunteers, in 2022, Friends of Pando will work to establish passive trail monitoring stations to record data on human usage. A record we will make available to the public to help inform policy decisions to ensure the tree can be enjoyed for generations to come.