Did you know there was SEVEN Leave No Trace Principles? I think most of us when we hear “leave no trace” we instantly think of principle three, Dispose of Waste Properly, which deals with trash among other things. But there is more for us to learn and action on together while we spend time in the great outdoors.
According to NPS, these principles were established by the Leave No Trace Center for Outdoor Ethics, and built on work by the US Forest Service, National Park Service, and Bureau of Land Management in the mid 1980s and the relationship continues today. The principles are based on and informed by scientific research in the fields of recreation ecology and human dimension of natural resources. To learn more go to: www.LNT.org
Plan Ahead and Prepare:
– Know the regulations and concerns for the area.
– Be prepared for weather, hazards, and emergencies.
– Try to schedule trip outside of high use times.
– Visit in small groups.
– Repackage food to minimize waste.
– Use maps and GPS to avoid using marking paint, cairns, or flagging.
Together we can do our part to protect our natural world.
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Source: National Park Service Article Leave No Trace Seven Principles
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