Did you know there was SEVEN Leave No Trace Principles?
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
Travel & Camp on Durable Surfaces:
– Durable surfaces are maintained trails and designated campsites.
– Protect riparian areas. Camp 200+ feet from lakes and steams.
– Good campsites are found, not made.
– Altering a site is not necessary.
Popular Areas
– concentrate on existing trials and campsites
– walk single file in middle of trail, even if wet or muddy
– keep campsite small
– focus activity where vegetation is absent
Pristine Areas
– disperse use to prevent the creation of campsites and trails
– avoid places where impacts are just beginning
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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