Challenge Barr Hammock Preserve is a 5,700-acre preserve in Micanopy, Florida, with 6.8 miles of elevated natural trails, providing views of wildlife for walkers, hikers, and birdwatchers. A muggy and rainy climate makes timber boardwalks slippery in the area, and Alachua County wanted to find a safer solution for visitors that was also durable and long-lasting. An additional challenge for this project was the preserve itself. Built on an expansive levee system, the preserve trails are surrounded by marshes and wetland, and the natural habitats of birds, frogs, and alligators could not be disturbed during construction. It was important that the boardwalk’s foundations didn’t disturb the site, and the County wanted a solution that would require minimal maintenance to leave the area

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