1. Leave No Trace
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Troop Guide N

2. Leave No Trace Provide ground rules: Note taking is encouraged
Handouts at end of presentation
Ask questions when you have them
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3. Learning Objectives
To emphasize the importance of using Leave No Trace principles during the upcoming Outdoor Experience.
To provide a better understanding of what Leave No Trace really is.
To explore ways that Wood Badge participants can incorporate the Leave No Trace message in their home units, districts and councils. N

4. Learning Objectives
To emphasize the importance of using Leave No Trace principles during the upcoming Outdoor Experience.
To provide a better understanding of what Leave No Trace really is.
To explore ways that Wood Badge participants can incorporate the Leave No Trace message in their home units, districts and councils.
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5. The Seven Principles of Leave No Trace1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. N

6. The Seven Principles of Leave No Trace
How many here are familiar with the Leave No Trace Program?
How many are using the Principles of Leave No Trace in their unit?
Can you name any of the Principles of Leave No Trace?
Distribute copies of The Principles of Leave No Trace pamphlet and briefly review each principle.
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7. 1. Plan Ahead and Prepare N

8. 1. Plan Ahead and Prepare Proper planning insures: Low risk adventures
Properly located campsites
Appropriate campfires and minimal trash (e.g. repackaging food to limit trash)
Comfortable and fun camping and hiking experiences
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9. 2. Travel and Camp on Durable Surfaces

10. 2. Travel and Camp on Durable Surfaces
High Use Areas:
Concentrate activities
Use existing trails and designated campsites
Keep campsites small
Remote, Less Traveled Areas:
Spread out
Take different paths
Disperse tents and cooking activities
Choose the most durable surfaces - rock, gravel, dry grasses or snow
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11. 3. Dispose of Waste ProperlyN

12. 3. Dispose of Waste Properly
Trash - Pack it in - Pack it out
Wastewater - Strain and dispose of wastewater at least 200 feet from water sources. Use biodegradable soap.
Human Waste – if allowed, dig a cat hole 6 to 8 inches deep, at least 200 feet from water sources, trails and campsites. (Know before you go – Planning)
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13. 4. Leave What You Found N

14. 4. Leave What You Found Look and enjoy what you see
Do not alter sites by building or digging
Replace what you clear from a campsite
Cleanup high impact campsites
Good campsites are found - Not made
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15. 5. Minimize Campfire Impacts

16. 5. Minimize Campfire Impacts
Use lightweight stoves
Use existing fire rings in a well placed campsite
Leave No Trace fires are small and burnt down to ashes
LNT fires do not leave scorched rock or dead earth
Be certain all wood and campfire debris is dead out
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17. 6. Respect Wildlife N

18. 6. Respect Wildlife Observe wildlife from afar
Give animals a wide berth
Store food securely and out of reach
Never feed the wildlife
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19. 7. Be Considerate of Other Visitors

20. 7. Be Considerate of Other Visitors
Travel and camp in small groups
Let nature’s sounds prevail
Select campsites away from other groups
Always travel and camp quietly
Use clothing and gear colors that blend in with the environment
Respect private property and leave gates as found
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21. The Outdoor Experience

22. The Outdoor Experience
During the pre-opening activity, you shared information with each other about the gear and clothing you will take with you for the upcoming Outdoor Experience. Later in this meeting, the patrol will discuss group gear, menus and cooking methods.
Can you explain how your choices of equipment, clothing and menus are effected by Leave No Trace principles?
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24. Scenario 1: Alpine Setting
Different outdoor settings or activities require different ways of thinking about Leave No Trace.
Hand out copies of the Alpine setting.
The picture in front of you is an Alpine Setting. This is just one type of environment that you could be camping in.
You can tell from the number of fire rings, log benches and numerous trails that others have camped here often.
Where should you camp?
(Camp in the well-used areas near the fire rings and avoid the surrounding area that shows little or no impact.)
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25. How can we insure the use of Leave No Trace principles in our home units, districts and councils?

26. How can we insure the use of Leave No Trace principles in our home units, districts and councils?
Ask for some ideas, then offer the following:
Challenge Scouts and Scouters to earn the LNT Awareness Award.
Invite representatives of land management agencies to share LNT presentations at Scout meetings.
Remind Scouts that the LNT principles are prominently listed in the Boy Scout handbook
Offer Scout units no other alternative. If LNT principles are the guidelines by which Cub packs, Scout troops and Venturing crews always operate, that way of thinking will become second nature.
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27. Mission Statement of the Leave No Trace Program
The mission of the Leave No Trace program is to develop a nationally recognized minimum-impact back-country educational system which educates wildland user groups, federal agencies and the public through training and effective written and video materials. N

28. Mission Statement of the Leave No Trace Program
The mission of the Leave No Trace program is to develop a nationally recognized minimum-impact back-country educational system which educates wildland user groups, federal agencies and the public through training and effective written and video materials.
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29. Learning Objectives
To emphasize the importance of using Leave No Trace principles during the upcoming Outdoor Experience.
To provide a better understanding of what Leave No Trace really is.
Explore ways that Wood Badge participants can incorporate the Leave No Trace message in their home units, districts and councils. N

30. Learning Objectives
To emphasize the importance of using Leave No Trace principles during the upcoming Outdoor Experience.
To provide a better understanding of what Leave No Trace really is.
Explore ways that Wood Badge participants can incorporate the Leave No Trace message in their home units, districts and councils.
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31. Thank You!
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32. Thank You! Hand out the information on The Leave No Trace Program
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