1. University of Scouting 2009
LEAVE NO
TRACE
The Leave No Trace Center for Outdoor Ethics is a national nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting and inspiring responsible outdoor recreation through education, research, and partnerships. Leave No Trace builds, awareness, appreciation and respect for our wild lands.

2. What LNT is not LNT is not a set of rules LNT is not enforced
LNT is not a local idea or movement
LNT is not a bunch of tree huggers

3. What LNT really is LNT is a set of ethics
LNT is a tool to help the environment
LNT is designed to enjoy the outdoors
LNT is targeted to all ages
LNT is targeted to all outdoor activities
LNT is part of BSA

4. Background and history
“Westward in Eden” by Daniel Webster, 1861.
“Wilderness Act” US Congress, 1964.
Wilderness Watch group in Missoula, Montana.
“No Trace” developed by Tom Alt/Forest Service.
“Leave No Trace” developed by the Forest Service in Utah.
“Pack-it-in:pack-it-out”, “tread lightly”, “take only pictures, leave only footprints” and “give a hoot, don’t pollute” 1980’s slogans.
Bill Thomson, first “Leave No Trace” coordinator for the US Forest Service in 1990.
LNT becomes the nation’s official wilderness ethics program.
“Leave No Trace, Inc. is created in 1994.
In 2002 LNT changed its name to the Leave No Trace Center for Outdoor ethics.
Wilderness Recreation use trends, by David N. Cole, 1996

5. How BSA and LNT are linked
LNT is a set of outdoor ethics
The mission of the Boy Scouts of America is to prepare young people to make ethical and moral choices over their lifetimes by instilling in them the values of the Scout Oath and Law.

6. How BSA and LNT are linked
LNT is a set of outdoor ethics
The mission of the Boy Scouts of America is to prepare young people to make ethical and moral choices over their lifetimes by instilling in them the values of the Scout Oath and Law.
Not so long ago, the Boy Scout Handbook offered detailed information on how to disturb and destroy the wilderness landscape. Standard camping practices in the 1960s and before were inevitably high-impact including those of the Boy Scouts.
Children were taught that good campers dug a trench around their tent, cut tree boughs for a bed, built a roaring campfire, and buried their trash when they vacated the site. Those young campers grew up to be adult campers, and the Leave No Trace program has been reaching out to these people in an effort to teach them camping practices that are more environmentally responsible.
Today, the Boy Scout Handbook offers detailed information on how to practice the principles of Leave No Trace, and all those circa-1960s high-impact campcraft skills are considered ancient history.

7. What is an ethic???? Main Entry: eth·ic Pronunciation: \’e-thik\
Function: noun
Etymology: Middle English ethik, from Middle French ethique, from Latin ethice, from Greek ēthikē, from ēthikos
Date: 14th century
1plural but sing or plural in constr : the discipline dealing with what is good and bad and with moral duty and obligation
2 a: a set of moral principles : a theory or system of moral values <the present-day materialistic ethic> <an old-fashioned work ethic> —often used in plural but singular or plural in construction <an elaborate ethics><Christian ethics> bplural but sing or plural in constr : the principles of conduct governing an individual or a group <professional ethics> c: a guiding philosophy d: a consciousness of moral importance <forge a conservation ethic>
3plural : a set of moral issues or aspects (as rightness) <debated the ethics of human cloning>
Society/Laws/Moral. Society is an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization.
We live in a society and we must follow simple rules, written and un-written. We are expected to choose the right/good options that life presents. That is called a virtue. Virtue is a character trait valued as being good.
Abstinence, acceptance, altruism, appreciation, autonomy, awareness, balance, bravery, charity, chastity, cleanliness, compassion, cooperation, courage, courtesy, creativity, critical thinking, curiosity, dependability, detachment, dignity, diligence, discipline, discretion, empathy, enthusiasm, fairness, faith, faithfulness, fortitude, friendship, generosity, gentleness, helpfulness, honesty, honor, hospitality, humility, humor, imagination, justice, kindness, love, loyalty, magnanimity, mercy, moderation, modesty, peace, perfection, perseverance, politeness, prudence, punctuality, purpose, reason, respect, righteousness, rigor, sacrifice, spirituality, sympathy, temperance, toleration, trustworthiness, wisdom, morality, obedience, and many more.

8. In other words… We are expected to lead by example…
The Scout Law is a set of virtues that are expected from us in BSA.

9. The SE7EN principles of LNT
PLAN AHEAD AND PREPARE
TRAVEL AND CAMP ON DURABLE SURFACES
DISPOSE OF WASTE PROPERLY
LEAVE WHAT YOU FIND
MINIMIZE CAMPFIRE IMPACTS
RESPECT WILDLIFE
BE CONSIDERATE OF OTHER VISITORS
Leave No Trace board members spent weeks debating the program’s unifying principles around which the program revolves. Everything from the exact wording to the philosophy of the program was deliberated by a group of land managers, recreation ecologists, and outdoor educators charged with defining the principles of a national Leave No Trace program.
Over the last decade the principles were modified twice in an effort to make the minimum impact message as cohesive and effective as possible. The end result is the Seven Principles of Leave No Trace. According to the program executive director Dana Watts, the “goal is to build a critical mass of educated users who will make the seven principles the standard code of conduct on public lands.” These principles are the foundation of what has become a wilderness etiquette, an ethic toward recreating in the backcountry that is eons from the days when it was common practice to tern campsites into garbage dumps.

10. PLAN AHEAD AND PREPARE
Know the regulations and special concerns for the area you’ll visit.
Prepare for extreme weather, hazards, and emergencies.
Schedule your trip to avoid times of high use.
Visit in small groups. Split larger parties into groups of 4-6.
Repackage food to minimize waste.
Use a map and compass to eliminate the use of rock cairns, flagging or marking paint.
Call ahead and find out about guidelines and regulations before you get there, request reservations, find out about special requirements from Circle 10 before filling out a tour permit. Are there any skills involved to visit the place?
Be prepared for harsh conditions (wind, snow, heat, rain, tornados, etc.). Have emergency contacts and medical forms ready on hand. Bring proper equipment and know how to use it.
Repackage food to minimize waste. This is a great idea, especially if you consider 25% of our solid waste is packaging. Buy bulk in the first place if you can, and repack so you can put your food into a critterproof barrel you'll be a lot happier when Mr. Chipmunk comes to call (or in some cases, Mr. Bear)

11. TRAVEL AND CAMP ON DURABLE SURFACES
Durable surfaces include established trails and campsites, rock, gravel, dry grasses or snow.
Protect riparian areas by camping at least 200 feet from lakes, streams.
Good campsites are found, not made. Altering a site is not necessary.
In popular areas
Concentrate use on existing trails and campsites.
Walk single file in the middle of the trail, even when wet or muddy.
Keep campsites small. Focus activity in areas where vegetation is absent.
In pristine areas
Disperse use to prevent the creation of campsite and trails.
Avoid places where impacts are just beginning.
Land managers have decided to sacrifice, part of the land to build trails. Best thing we can do, is use them. Walk in single file to avoid creating a new trail or expanding the existing one.
The perfect LNT campsite is more than a level spot with a beautiful view and water nearby. Because the activity of camping is reponsible for the majority of recreational damage to our wild lands, where you choose to spend the night is likely the most important environmental decision you will make on a trip.
When in a popular area, camp on a well worn site to concentrate use.
When in a rarely visited, pristine area, disperse impact by camping in a spot that has never been used before.
Avoid sites where signs of use are moderately to barely visible. This will give the land a chance to heal.
No matter where you are, you can reduce trampling to the site by wearing lightweight shoes, such as sport sandals, when in camp.
Always keep in mind an LNT truism from John Hart, author of “Walking Softly in the Wilderness”, ‘The perfect campsite is found, not made.’
According to Forest Service research biologist David Cole, the biggest environmental problem in wilderness areas over the past two decades is the proliferation of new sites.
Camping in group. How big is too big????? There is no real answer to this subjective question. Group site is a controversial issue and the proper number varies greatly depending on who you talk to. Some people will say that the common Forest Service limit of twenty-five people per party is about right. However, some surveys of individual visitors to wilderness areas will say that their visit will be diminished when they encounter groups of ten or more.

12. DISPOSE OF WASTE PROPERLY
Pack it in, pack it out. Inspect your campsite and rest areas for trash or spilled food. Pack out all trash, leftover food, and litter.
Deposit solid human waste in catholes dug 6 to 8 inches deep at least 200 feet from water, camp, and trails. Cover and disguise the cathole when finished.
Pack out toilet paper and hygiene products.
To wash yourself or your dishes, carry water 200 feet away from streams or lakes and use small amounts of biodegradable soap. Scatter strained dishwater.
The “pack it in:pack it out” Leave No Trace practice is probably the most universal accepted part of today’s minimum-impact wilderness etiquette. What is there not to understand? Simply, do not litter. Everything that you take with you into the backcountry, from chewing gum to gear, you must take out.
Leaving a campsite clean: Keep track of your own garbage by stashing it all in one bag, and stow the bag in a handy place. When leaving a campsite, inspect the ground after you have packed all your gear. When vacating a campsite in a pristine area, put some effort into erasing all signs of your stay there (fluff the grass where you tent was, fill in the stake holes, and use a pine branch to sweep dirt and sand clean of footprints). When leaving an established campsite in a popular area try to make the site as appealing as possible so future visitors not be inclined to move in to a “wilder” site.
Human waste: According to a key principle of the Leave No Trace ethic, we have to “dispose of waste properly.” That means dealing with our poop rather than ignoring it, not leaving a toilet paper behind, and making sure our personal hygiene practices do not negatively impact the environment.
Basically, use established toilets (latrines, outhouses, vault toilets, etc) when available. If not available, use one of the techniques suggested by the Leave No Trace guidelines.
Plan Ahead. As part of your preparation for any backcountry trip, come up with a poop plan. First, contact the appropriate land manager and find out what the rules are regarding waste disposal in the area you will be visiting. There are three main objectives to consider when deciding how and where to dispose of your poop: Minimize the chance that other people and/or animals will find it. Minimize the chance that nearby water could be polluted. Minimize the rate of decomposition.
Cat holes. For starters, the cat hole should be located at least 200 feet from any water sources, campsites, and trails. It should be about 4 to 8 inches deep and 4 to 6 inches in diameter. After the deed, is your trowel to place at least 2 inches of topsoil back in the hole and camouflage the excavation site.
Latrine. A latrine may be appropriate for a group that will be staying more than one or two nights at a popular backcountry site with no outhouse. Dig the latrine when you first get to camp and make sure everybody knows where it is. The hole must be at least 200 feet away from water sources or drainages, and should be wider that it is deep – it should be at least 1 foot deep. Make the hole rectangular to accommodate squatting. If your group has the packing capacity, bring in some type of toilet seat device to place over the hole. Soil should be thrown in the hole after each use, and the latrine should be covered with dirt when the waste accumulation is within 4 to 6 inches of the surface.
Surface disposal – commonly known as smearing – was all the rage among LNT aficionados in the early ‘90s. This unlikely method involves pooping in a flat inorganic surface, such as slickrock, and the spreading it across the surface with a stick or stone, as if icing a cake. This modus operandi came into vogue as the result of field observations that feces exposed to sunlight and warmth decomposed and virtually disappeared within several days. One should engage in smear tactics in extremely remote locations, well away from trails, and where there is a very dry, sunny climate – like in the Southwest desert, in the Rockies above tree line, or in the northern reaches above the Artic Circle, where the ground is too frozen for digging.
Packing it out. In places where burial is not possible or environmentally advantageous, packing out your poop may be the best (or only available) evacuation route. Many popular whitewater rivers dictate that all solid wastes be carried out via portable potties. Climbers in Yosemite National Park, Grand Teton National Park, and Mount Shasta and hikers through the narrows of Zion National Park are also required to pack it out. Among the methods used are plastic bag systems (WAG Bag and Restop 2 for example) and a simple PCV pipe concentration called a “poop tube”. Some poop-packers have pioneered their own techniques – like using a Tupperware container and kitty litter, or a system of poop-filled paper bags stored in a resealable plastic bag. Keep in mind, that no matter how you pack it, all poop must ultimately be deposited in a proper human-waste-disposal site – such as an RV dump station or outhouse.
A Note About Urine: Urine does not hurt plants and soil directly. Sometimes, the salt in urine may attract wildlife. Animals can defoliate plants and dig up soil to get at the salts. It is best to urinate on rocks and in places that will not attract wildlife.
Toilet Paper. In the backcountry, TP poses an environmental dilemma. You should avoid burying it, because it decomposes very slowly and animals like to dig it up. You should not burn it because many fire have been started by flaming TP. This leaves two responsible minimum-impact options: pack it out or use natural wipes (river stone, seaweed, snow, moss, fir cone, large leaf).
When it comes to minimizing human impact in our precious wildlands, the less the soap, the better. The only bathing practice that should not be considered optional is regularly washing your hand. As with all washing activities, clean your hands at least 200 feet away from water sources. There may even be benefits to stinking. “The more you wash off your body odor, the more you attract insects” says outdoor writer and adventurer Mark Jenkins, “the stink is a natural detractor”.
How Long to Disappear?
disposable diaper to 600 years
cotton sock - 5 to 6 months
Styrofoam cup - 1 million years or more
glass bottle - 1 million years or more
leather belt - 40 to 50 years
wooden block - 10 to 20 years
banana peel - 3 to 4 weeks
paper box - 1 to 2 months
plastic bottle - 1 million years or more
aluminum can to 500 years

13. LEAVE WHAT YOU FIND
Preserve the past: examine, but do not touch, cultural or historic structures and artifacts.
Leave rocks, plants and other natural objects as you find there.
Avoid introducing or transporting non-native species.
Do not build structure, furniture, or dig trenches.
For starters, it is against federal law to disturb archaeological or historic sties. Do not disturb these relics of our nation’s heritage, and camp well away from such sites.
Avoid altering a campsite to accommodate your desire for comfort. If you move a log or rock to improve a sleeping area, replace it when leaving camp.
Many recreationists unkowingly introduce invasive plant species. Before each trip, clean your gear and boots to get rid of tiny plant seeds that could hitch hike into the wilderness.
Take home memories instead of souvenirs such as interesting rocks, seashells, or wildflowers.
Give children a camera and encourage them to document their experience with photos rather than collecting items or disturbing the landscape.
In the United States, there are a number of federal wildlife laws pertaining to eagles and their feathers (e.g. The Lacey Act, The Migratory Bird Treaty Act, the Endangered Species Act, and the Bald and Golden Eagle Protection Act), however the "eagle feather law" in its most common usage refers to Title 50 Part 22 of the United States Code of Federal Regulations (50 CFR 22), the federal law governing the use and possession of eagle (and other migratory bird species) feathers as religious objects.
The eagle feather law provides certain exceptions to federal wildlife laws regarding eagles and other migratory birds to enable Native Americans to continue to practice traditional indigenous religious and spiritual customs, of which the use and possession of eagle feathers is central.
Under the current language of the eagle feather law, only individuals of certifiable Native American ancestry enrolled in a federally recognized tribe are legally authorized to obtain eagle feathers. Non-natives who are caught with an eagle feather in their possession can be fined up to $25,000.
Antiquities Act (16 U.S.C ). This Act authorizes the scientific investigation of antiquities on Federal land, subject to the stipulations outlined in permits issued to recognized educational, scientific, and other institutions for the purposes of systematically gathering data. The Act provides that objects taken or collected without a permit may result in a fine and imprisonment of the convicted person.
C. Cultural Resources include:
(1) Archaeological Resource. Any material remains of past human life or activity greater than 100 years old which are of archaeological interest as defined by Section 4(a) of the Archaeological Resources Protection Act and 43 CFR Part 7.3.
(2) Historic Property. Any prehistoric or historic district, site, building, structure, or object included in, or eligible for inclusion in, the National Register of Historic Places. This includes artifacts, records, and remains that are related to and located within such properties. As a general guideline, a cultural resource should be at least 50 years old to be considered as a historic property.
(3) Object of Antiquity. Any object of historic or archaeological interest protected by the Antiquities Act of 1906 and 43 CFR Part 3.
(4) Cultural Item. Any Native American human remains, funerary objects, sacred objects, and objects of cultural patrimony that can be reasonably associated with an Indian tribe, Native Hawaiian organization, or individual descendants of Native Americans, as defined by the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act of 1990 and its implementing regulations.
(5) Traditional/Religious Values. Places or resources that are deemed to be important and integral to maintaining a Native American tribal group's traditional culture or religion. Traditional cultural values may not be necessarily associated with easily definable sites or objects, such as is the case with mountain peaks or landscapes that may be considered sacred by Native American tribal groups.

14. MINIMIZE CAMPFIRE IMPACTS
Campfires can cause lasting impacts to the backcountry. Use a lightweight stove for cooking and enjoy a candle lantern for light.
Where fire are permitted, use established fire rings, fire pans, or mound fires.
Keep fires small. Only use sticks from the ground that can be broken by hand.
Burn all the wood and coals to ash, put out campfire completely, then scatter cool ashes.
Although a cozy tradition, campfires can permanently scar an area. Use a stove instead.
Use a headlamp and/or candle lantern for light at the campsite.
If you must have a fire, use an existing fire ring or build a no-trace mound or pan fire.
For fuel, gather sticks on the ground that are no larger in diameter than an adult’s wrist. Do not pull branches off dead or downed trees.
When vacating a site, put out your fire completely; pack out all unburned trash from the fire ring, and scatter the cool ashes over a large area well away from camp.
Mound Fire: Construction of a mound fire can be accomplished by using simple tools: a garden trowel, large stuff sack and a ground cloth or plastic garbage bag. To build this type of fire:
Collect some mineral soil, sand, or gravel from an already disturbed source. The root hole of a toppled tree is one such source. Lay a ground cloth on the fire site and then spread the soil into a circular, flat-topped mound at least 3 to 5 inches thick. The thickness of the mound is critical to insulate the ground below from the heat of the fire. The ground cloth or garbage bag is important only in that it makes cleaning up the fire much easier. The circumference of the mound should be larger than the size of the fire to allow for the the spreading of coals. The advantage of the mound fire is that it can be built on flat exposed rock or on an organic surface such as litter, duff or grass.
Fire Pans: Use of a fire pan is a good alternative for fire building. Metal oil drain pans and some backyard barbecue grills make effective and in sive fire pans. The pan should have at least three-inch-high sides. It should be elevated on rocks or lined with mineral soil so the heat does not scorch the ground.

15. RESPECT WILD LIFE
Observe wildlife from a distance. Do not follow or approach them.
Never feed animals. Feeding wildlife damages their health, alters natural behaviors, and exposes them to predators and other dangers.
Protect pets at all times, or leave them at home.
Avoid wildlife during sensitive times: mating, nesting, raising young, or winter.
Learn about wildlife through quiet observation. Do not disturb wildlife or plants just for a "better look". Observe wildlife from a distance so they are not scared or forced to flee. Large groups often cause more damage to the environment and can disturb wildlife so keep your group small. If you have a larger group, divide into smaller groups if possible to minimize your impacts.
Quick movements and loud noises are stressful to animals. Travel quietly and do not pursue, feed or force animals to flee. (One exception is in bear country where it is good to make a little noise so as not to startle the bears) In hot or cold weather, disturbance can affect an animals ability to withstand the rigorous environment. Do not touch, get close to, feed or pick up wild animals. It is stressful to the animal, and it is possible that the animal may harbor rabies or other diseases. Sick or wounded animals can bite, peck or scratch and send you to the hospital. Young animals removed or touched by well-meaning people may cause the animals parents to abandon them. If you find sick animals or animal in trouble, notify a game warden.
Considerate campers observe wildlife from afar, give animals a wide berth, store food securely, and keep garbage and food scraps away from animals. Remember that you are a visitor to their home.
Allow animals free access to water sources by giving them the buffer space they need to feel secure. Ideally, camps should be located 200 feet or more from existing water sources. This will minimize disturbance to wildlife and ensure that animals have access to their precious drinking water. By avoiding water holes at night, you will be less likely to frighten animals because desert dwellers are usually most active after dark. With limited water in arid lands, desert travelers must strive to reduce their impact on the animals struggling for survival.
Washing and human waste disposal must be done carefully so the environment is not polluted, and animals and aquatic life are not injured. Swimming in lakes or streams is OK in most instances but in desert areas, leave scarce water holes undisturbed and unpolluted so animals may drink from them.

16. BE CONSIDERATE OF OTHER VISITORS.
Respect other visitors and protect the quality of their experience.
Be courteous. Yield to other users on the trail.
Step on the downhill side of the trail when encountering pack stock.
Take breaks and camp away from trails and other visitors.
Let nature’s sounds prevail. Avoid loud voices and noises.
A scout is courteous!
Courtesy towards other is a very important component of outdoor ethics. By being courteous and considerate of others, we help promote ethical use of stewardship of the land.
There are three categories of ‘Other Visitors’: Those in our own group, those in other groups we meet, future users.
Group size: surveys of visitors show that encountering several smaller groups is preferred over running into one large group. To maximize your feelings of privacy, avoid trips during holidays and busy weekends, or take a trip during the off-season.
Trail etiquette – The three types of traveler that will most likely use a non-motorized trail are hikers, bikers, and horses. When different groups meet on the trail, there are some commonly accepted rules of giving up the right-away to that an easy passing can occur (Bikers should yield to hikers and horses, hikers should yield to horses).
Campsite selection: tucking your tent away off the trail and in a secure area allows others hiking on the trail to enjoy the unspoiled views and scenery. Neutral colors help minimize the visual impact you have on others.
The sound of nature don’t include music, a cell phone ringing, or people yelling between camp sites. Oh, and don’t forget to control your pet in case you decided to bring him along. Barking dogs or an owner whistling and calling for a dog is another distractor from the outdoor experience.
More tips: Leave gates as you found them, teach trail etiquette to your group, incorporate color selection in your trip planning, take a trip during the week, take rest breaks on durable surfaces well off the trail, avoid pranks, stung and general goofing off and be friendly and greet others you meet.

17. Leave No Trace Achievement Award
Tiger cubs, Cub scouts and Webelos scouts
Discuss with your leader or parent/guardian the importance of the Leave No Trace frontcountry guidelines.
On three separate outings, practice the frontcountry guidelines of Leave No Trace.
Boys in a Tiger Cub den complete the activities for Achievement 5, Let's Go Outdoors; boys in a Wolf den complete Requirement 7, Your Living World; boys in a Bear den complete Requirement 12, Family Outdoor Adventures; boys in a Webelos den earn the Outdoorsman activity badge.
Participate in a Leave No Trace-related service project.
Promise to practice the Leave No Trace frontcountry guidelines by signing the Cub Scout Leave No Trace Pledge.
Draw a poster to illustrate the Leave No Trace frontcountry guidelines and display it at a pack meeting.

18. Leave No Trace Achievement Award
Cub scout leaders
Discuss with your den's Cub Scouts or your pack's leaders the importance of the Leave No Trace frontcountry guidelines.
On three separate outings demonstrate and practice the frontcountry guidelines of Leave No Trace.
Participate in presenting a den, pack, district, or council awareness session on Leave No Trace frontcountry guidelines.
Participate in a Leave No Trace-related service project.
Commit yourself to the Leave No Trace frontcountry guidelines by signing the Cub Scout Leave No Trace Pledge.
Assist at least three boys in earning Cub Scouting's Leave No Trace Awareness Award.

19. Leave No Trace Achievement Award
Boy Scouts
Recite and explain in your own words the principles of Leave No Trace, and discuss how an ethical guideline differs from a rule.
On three separate camping/backpacking trips with your troop or team, demonstrate and practice the Leave No Trace skills appropriate to the trip.
Earn the Camping and Environmental Science merit badges.
Participate in a Leave No Trace-related service project that reduces or rehabilitates recreational impacts. Discuss with your troop or team which recreational impacts were involved with the project.
Give a 10-minute presentation on a Leave No Trace topic approved by your unit leader to a Scouting unit or other interested group.
Teach a Leave No Trace-related skill to a Scouting unit or other interested group.

20. Leave No Trace Achievement Award
Venturers
Recite and explain in your own words the principles of Leave No Trace, and discuss how an ethical guideline differs from a rule.
On three separate camping/backpacking trips with your ship or crew, demonstrate and practice the Leave No Trace skills appropriate to the trip.
Earn the Camping and Environmental Science merit badges (or do No.3 under the Scouter requirements).
Participate in a Leave No Trace-related service project that reduces or rehabilitates recreational impacts. Discuss with your ship or crew which recreational impacts were involved with the project.
Give a 10-minute presentation on a Leave No Trace topic approved by your unit leader to a Scouting unit or other interested group.
Teach a Leave No Trace-related skill to a Scouting unit or other interested group.

21. Leave No Trace Achievement Award
Scouter and Advisor
Recite and explain the principles of Leave No Trace.
On three separate camping/backpacking trips demonstrate and practice the principles of Leave No Trace.
Share with another Scout Leader/Advisor your understanding and knowledge of the Camping and Environmental Science merit badge pamphlets.
Actively assist (training, advice, and general supervision) a Scout/Venturer in planning, organizing, and leading a service project related to Leave No Trace.
Assist a minimum of three Scouts/Venturers in earning the Leave No Trace Awareness Award.
Plan and conduct a Leave No Trace awareness session for Scouts, Venturers, Scouters, or an interested group outside of Scouting.

22. Review
Leave No Trace is a set of principles for participation in outdoor recreation that seeks to minimize the impact on the natural environment. Proponents of Leave No Trace believe that individual impacts caused by recreation can accumulate to degrade the land. Therefore, the Leave No Trace message encourages people who spend time in the out-of-doors to behave in such a way that they can minimize unavoidable impacts and prevent avoidable impacts.

23. "God bless America. Let's save some of it." -- Edward Abbey

24. Bibliography http://www.blm.gov/
BACKPACKER, Leave No Trace. By Annette McGivney, ISBN