Recreational Land Use and Liability

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Virginia law relies on a broad Virginia Recreational Use Statute that generally removes landowner duty of care except for gross negligence or when a fee is charged; only two Virginia cases test the statute so uncertainty remains. Research finds low awareness among users, landowners and trusts, and recommends easements, tax incentives and indirect compensation instead of admission fees. Examples: a $50 million USDA program funds private-access projects, purple paint law reduces trespass in some states, and mapping via OpenStreetMap can identify stewardship or easement opportunities.

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1. 0:00Introduction and background
2. 1:05Trail stewardship and liability concerns
3. 3:13Virginia’s recreational use statute
4. 5:23Liability limits and property rights
5. 7:30Compensation for landowners
6. 9:14Indirect compensation programs
7. 10:37Awareness gaps and purple paint laws
8. 12:00Future research and stewardship opportunities