LNT What is it?
Leave No Trace 7 Principles of LNT: - What are they? 1)Plan Ahead & Prepare 2)Travel and Camp on Durable Surfaces 3)Dispose of Waster Properly 4)Leave What You Find 5)Minimize Campfire Impacts 6)Respect Wildlife 7)Be Considerate of Other Visitors
1) Plan Ahead and Prepare -Reduces logistical problems -control waste -Limit litter -Prepare for the worst -Know regulations -Plan an achievable route -Plan to limit noise
2) Travel and Camp on Durable Surfaces Durability refers to the ability of surfaces or vegetation to withstand wear or remain in a stable condition. Durability refers to the ability of surfaces or vegetation to withstand wear or remain in a stable condition. -Erosion of paths/landslides -Compacted earth
3) Dispose of Waste Properly - Litter harms wildlife -Disrespectful to future visitors -Attract animals -Cat holing
4) Leave What You Find - Population/traffic increase multiplies issues -Taking artifacts -Preserve the past
5) Minimize Campfire Impacts -Wood use/vegetation damage -Waste in fire chemical contact/leeching
6) Respect Wildlife -Leave green wood/plants -Don’t feed animals -Animals home not yours change to phyiscal make up - Avoid during sensitive times
7) Be Considerate of Other Visitors -don’t leave garbage -Allow for traffic flow on trail -Noise pollution -Use established trails
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