1. LNT What is it?

2. 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

3. 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

4. 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

5. 3) Dispose of Waste Properly - Litter harms wildlife -Disrespectful to future visitors -Attract animals -Cat holing

6. 4) Leave What You Find - Population/traffic increase multiplies issues -Taking artifacts -Preserve the past

7. 5) Minimize Campfire Impacts -Wood use/vegetation damage -Waste in fire  chemical contact/leeching

8. 6) Respect Wildlife -Leave green wood/plants -Don’t feed animals -Animals home not yours  change to phyiscal make up - Avoid during sensitive times

9. 7) Be Considerate of Other Visitors -don’t leave garbage -Allow for traffic flow on trail -Noise pollution -Use established trails

10. Consult the Websites: http://www.leavenotrace.ca/home http://www.leavenotrace.ca/home https://lnt.org/learn/7-principles https://lnt.org/learn/7-principles

11. Further reading Research