Welcome to Terrace and Trail Geospatial!
Welcome to Terrace and Trail Geospatial!
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Trail and Terrace Geospatial is based in Western North Carolina. We thrive at the intersection of geographic information systems, data, infrastructure, recreation, conservation, and land stewardship. Our work is supported by years of experience in a wide variety of settings:
waist deep in mud
at the table with federal, state, regional, and municipal agencies
waist deep in snow
at the table with nonprofit organizations, land trusts, and private landowners
waist deep in water
at the table with community groups, volunteers, and the general public
on an exposed mountain ridge
on a videoconference with all of the above entities
How Can We Help?
How Can We Help?
Maybe you have a good idea of what you're looking for. It's even possible that you already have all the answers, but we certainly don't. Let's figure it out together!
Maybe you just have vague ideas. That's fine too!
Regardless of where you are in the process, we'd love to talk through your ideas. Let's put our brains, experiences, and creativity together.
Whether it's fixing a muddy spot on your neighborhood dog-walking trails, protecting the best panoramic views in the region, streamlining a 15-year-old spreadsheet, or modeling the potential distribution of a particular listed species in 2050, we're bound to have some insights. We'd be honored to help you find a great solution.
Who Are We?
Who Are We?
Tara
Tara
Tara is a committed advocate for sustainable development and community-centered progress, driven by a love of storytelling, innovation, and technology. Her career began in library and information services, where she spent a decade designing world-class research curriculum, leading experiential and service-based learning initiatives, and coordinating large-scale community and academic events.
After ten years advancing educational programs across K-12 and higher education, Tara felt compelled to apply her strengths to tools that shape real-world systems. She now specializes in complex geospatial and data science technologies that enhance efficiency, strengthen community planning, and support sustainable development.
Tara's favorite places:
Tara's favorite places:
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Chris
Chris
Chris is a problem solver with a strong foundation in engineering principles, extensive field experience in conservation, and versatile technical proficiency. Whether working hands-on in the field or analyzing data behind a screen, he thrives in both environments. He excels at collaborating with diverse teams, including field technicians, program and project managers, and leadership, ensuring clear communication and effective problem resolution.
Chris delivers practical solutions by bridging technical knowledge with field insights, ensuring that both data-driven strategies and on-the-ground realities align for maximum impact. Common themes in his work include access, stewardship, and sustainability, technical systems, and problem-solving.
Chris's favorite places:
Chris's favorite places:
Abby
Abby
Abby provides moral support and distracts the team by barfing in all the wrong places and all the wrong times.
Patches
Patches
Patches causes everyone in the area to swoon. Look at those ears. Look at those eyes. Hold on tight, you may faint.
Blossom
Blossom
Blossom is secretly a fat pirate cat, except it's no secret. Don't feel bad, she sticks out her tongue at everyone in disdain.
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