Find an Assessor
Trail organizations work directly with a licensed Assessor to arrange certification. Find our public directory of accredited Assessors below.
Meet Our Accredited Assessors
Galeo Saintz — International Trails Expert & Conservationist
For 10 years Galeo Saintz served as the Founding Chair of the World Trails Network (2012–2022). In his home country of South Africa he is co-founder of two of the country’s longest trail experiences. Galeo works internationally as a trails consultant with a focus on trail sustainability and trail marketing, and has undertaken projects in South Africa, Nepal, Japan, Armenia and Cambodia, among others.
He holds a master’s degree from the UK in Ecological and Holistic Science with a focus on biodiversity conservation corridors. He is currently Co-Chair of the Trails & Conservation Task Team at the World Trails Network and also oversees the network’s Green Flag Trails Initiative. Galeo has served as a Trustee for WWF South Africa for over 10 years. In his conservation work he focuses on environmental peacebuilding, and served as Co-Chair of the IUCN Theme on Environment and Peace from 2016 to 2021. He currently sits on the Steering Committee for the IUCN’s Commission on Environmental, Economic and Social Policy.
Galeo is an accomplished poet and conservation adventurer, having led multiple expeditions to raise awareness of human-wildlife conflict in both Africa and the Americas.
Fivos Tsaravopoulos — Trail Development Expert
Fivos Tsaravopoulos holds two MSc degrees in European Studies and Environmental Management. He is the co-founder of the Social Co-operative Enterprise Paths of Greece and has been actively involved in developing walking and cycling trails across Greece since 2010. Fivos also consults internationally on trail development, with notable work in Saudi Arabia.
He is Secretary of the World Trails Network’s International Board and specializes in sustainable trail networks that respect natural landscapes, having contributed to high-quality eco-trails including Greece’s Green Flag-certified Granitis Trails. In his free time, he enjoys climbing, hiking, cycling and photography.
Right now we have two officially accredited Assessors — and we’re actively growing that number. If you’re interested in becoming a GFT certified Assessor, get in touch to learn about training options.