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Leave No TraceLeave No Trace Outdoor Skills & EthicsOutdoor Skills & Ethics
Frontcountry ProgramFrontcountry Program
Presentation ObjectivesPresentation Objectives
Provide an overview of the Leave No Trace Frontcountry program.
Illustrate differences with the backcountry/wilderness program via language and messages useful for frontcountry settings
Impacts and issues in Impacts and issues in Frontcountry areasFrontcountry areas
Pet WastePet Waste Compacted SoilCompacted Soil
Wildlife impacts in day-use areasWildlife impacts in day-use areasIllegally constructed mountain Illegally constructed mountain bike trails/structuresbike trails/structures
Boulder, CO park – Dog waste sites
Severely eroded areas/trailsSeverely eroded areas/trails Dealing with multi-useDealing with multi-use
Trash (motor oil) left at Trash (motor oil) left at day-use areasday-use areas
Trashed firerings in Trashed firerings in developed areasdeveloped areas
Impacts and issues in Impacts and issues in Frontcountry areasFrontcountry areas
What is Backcountry?What is Backcountry?
Backcountry is defined as outdoor areas that are generally not accessible by vehicle and mostly visited by overnight users.
What is Frontcountry?What is Frontcountry?
Frontcountry is defined as outdoor areas that are easily accessible by vehicle and mostly visited by day users.
Why do we need a Frontcountry Why do we need a Frontcountry Program?Program?
The vast majority (over 85%) of recreation occurs near urban centers – day hiking, biking, bird watching, dog walking, jogging, bouldering, picnicking, overnight camping in developed camping areas, water sports, fishing, etc.
We need an effective educational program to reach this large population with the Leave No Trace message
Why do we need a Frontcountry Why do we need a Frontcountry Program?Program?
There are specific recreation impacts unique to frontcountry areas that need to be effectively targeted – user crowding and conflict, pet management issues, graffiti and vandalism, pet waste, private property trespass, off-trail hiking, etc.
Although the seven principles are universal, there are instances where the use of modified language may be necessary to effectively reach frontcountry recreationists
Approved Frontcountry Approved Frontcountry Leave No TraceLeave No Trace language language
Plan Ahead & Prepare
Travel & Camp on Durable Surfaces
Dispose of Waste Properly
Leave What You Find
Minimize Campfire Impacts
Respect Wildlife
Be Considerate of Other Visitors
Know Before You Go
Stick to Trails
Trash Your Trash, Pick Up Poop (dog waste)
Leave It As You Find It
Be Careful With Fire
Keep Wildlife Wild
Share Our Trails, Yield to Others
Examples of modified language and Examples of modified language and graphicsgraphics
Stick to TrailsStick to Trails
Traveling on trail leaves room for wildlife and their homes. Short cutting trails causes erosion. Be ready to get muddy and step right through puddles. Boots dry overnight; plants take years to recover.
Protect Our WatersProtect Our Waters
Riparian areas are vital to the health and diversity of animal and plant life in the Basin. These areas are often the sole habitat for many plants and animals species that need wet conditions.
Manage Your DogManage Your Dog
Keeping your dog in control keeps people, dogs, livestock and wildlife safe. Others may not appreciate your dogs company, therefore ask before allowing your dog to approach them. Keep your dog nearby and under control. Carry and use a leash as required.
When dogs run off-leash…When dogs run off-leash…
Respect Private PropertyRespect Private Property
Respect “no trespassing” signs. If property boundaries are unclear, do not disturb the area. Treat another’s property as you would treat you own.
Pick Up PoopPick Up Poop
Phew! Dog poop stinks, is not natural to Open Space and others can step in it. Pack a pick-up bag and always pick-up your dog’s poop--wherever its left.
Keep Wildlife WildKeep Wildlife Wild
Natural areas are home to wildlife. As a visitor, you should respect wildlife by observing them from a distance and not feeding them.
Trash Your Trash Trash Your Trash
Please take out all trash, yours and others. Even “biodegradable” materials such as orange peels, apple cores and food scraps can take years to break down, and attract scavengers that harm other wildlife.
Leave It as You Find ItLeave It as You Find It
Picking flowers, collecting rocks or taking arrowheads may not seem to be a big deal, but it means others won’t have a chance to enjoy them. With millions of people visiting Open Space, the less impact we each make, the longer we will enjoy what we have.
Share Our TrailsShare Our Trails
We all enjoy Open Space in different ways. Pay attention, expect to encounter others and be courteous. Yield to all.
This slide set was developed for the national Leave No Trace program. Copies may be obtained from the Leave No Trace Center for Outdoor Ethics.
Shorter versions can be developed by omitting slides or local images may be substituted to adapt the program to specific areas.
Developed by Ben Lawhon and Jeff Marion ([email protected], [email protected])