LNTWhat is it?

Leave No Trace

7 Principles of LNT:

- What are they?

1)Plan Ahead & Prepare2)Travel and Camp on Durable

Surfaces3)Dispose of Waster Properly4)Leave What You Find5)Minimize Campfire Impacts6)Respect Wildlife7)Be Considerate of Other Visitors

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

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.

- Erosion of paths/landslides- Compacted earth

3) Dispose of Waste Properly

- Litter harms wildlife- Disrespectful to future visitors- Attract animals- Cat holing

4) Leave What You Find

- Population/traffic increase multiplies issues- Taking artifacts- Preserve the past

5) Minimize Campfire Impacts

- Wood use/vegetation damage

- Waste in fire chemical contact/leeching

6) Respect Wildlife

- Leave green wood/plants- Don’t feed animals- Animals home not yours change to phyiscal make up

- Avoid during sensitive times

7) Be Considerate of Other Visitors

- don’t leave garbage - Allow for traffic flow on trail- Noise pollution- Use established trails

Consult the Websites:

http://www.leavenotrace.ca/home

https://lnt.org/learn/7-principles

Further reading

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