1 Leave No Trace (LNT)

Learning Objectives 2 Provide a better understanding of what LNT really is, and how it relates to Scouting Explore/emphasize importance of using LNT principles during the upcoming outdoor experience Explore ways that Wood Badge participants can incorporate LNT message in home units, districts, and councils

LNT – What Is It? Leave No Trace, Inc ( is a nonprofit educational corporation authorized by the NPS, USFS, BLM, and the USFWS, that works with these agencies, educational programs and youth organizations, and a growing segment of the outdoor industry. NOLS works with LNT, Inc, to develop educational programs to promote responsible use of wildlands. The 7 principles are guidelines – not rules. 3

Seven Principles of LNT So, what are the seven principles of LNT? 4

Seven Principles of LNT Plan Ahead and Prepare Travel and Camp on Durable Surfaces Dispose of Waste Properly (pack it in, pack it out) Leave What You Find Minimize Campfire Impacts Respect Wildlife Be Considerate of Others 5

Applying the Principles During the preopening, you shared information on individual gear and clothing. Next, you will discuss group gear, menus, and cooking methods. Discuss briefly how choices of equipment, clothing, and menus are affected by LNT principles. 6

Different Ways of Thinking About LNT 7

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Taking It Home Discuss some ways that you could ensure that Leave No Trace principles are used in your home unit, district, or council. 10

Taking It Home - Suggestions Taking It Home - Suggestions Challenge Scouts and Scouters to earn the Leave No Trace Awareness Award. Invite representatives of land management agencies to share LNT principles at meetings. Remind folks that LNT principles appear prominently in the Boy Scout Handbook. Offer no other alternative (proscriptive!). 11

Mission Statement The mission of the Leave No Trace program is to develop a nationally recognized minimum-impact backcountry educational system that educates wildland user groups, federeal agencies, and the public through training and effective written materials. EVALUATE IT! 12