Leave No Trace - Outdoor Skills & Ethics - Northeast Mountains
Type
Publication
Authors
Category
SCIWC Library
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Publication Year
1997
Volume
11.1
Pages
24
Subject
Leave No Trace camping and wilderness practices
Abstract
"Introduction
As growing number of people seek the beauty and exhilaration of outdoor recreation, our collective mark on the environment and natural ecosystems becomes more apparent- and more damaging. Water pollution, litter and disturbance to vegetation, wildlife and other visitors are indicators of the need to develop a national ethic that protects wild a scenic areas. Techniques designed to minimize these impacts are incorporated into the national Leave No Trace education program..."
As growing number of people seek the beauty and exhilaration of outdoor recreation, our collective mark on the environment and natural ecosystems becomes more apparent- and more damaging. Water pollution, litter and disturbance to vegetation, wildlife and other visitors are indicators of the need to develop a national ethic that protects wild a scenic areas. Techniques designed to minimize these impacts are incorporated into the national Leave No Trace education program..."
Description
This document is a educational / instructive booklet for Leave No Trace camping practices.
The Principles of Leave No Trace the booklet covers are:
- Plan Ahead and Prepare
- Camp and Travel on Durable Surfaces
- Pack it in, Pack it Out
- Properly Dispose of What You Can't Pack Out
- Leave What You Find
- Minimize Use and Impact of Fires
The Principles of Leave No Trace the booklet covers are:
- Plan Ahead and Prepare
- Camp and Travel on Durable Surfaces
- Pack it in, Pack it Out
- Properly Dispose of What You Can't Pack Out
- Leave What You Find
- Minimize Use and Impact of Fires
Number of Copies
1
