The Seven LNT PrinciplesThe Seven LNT Principles

1. Plan Ahead and Prepare – Bob Smith II Presenter

2. Travel and Camp on Durable Surfaces

3. Dispose of Waste Properly

4. Leave What You Find

5. Minimize Campfire Impacts

6. Respect Wildlife

7. Be Considerate of Other Visitors

The Importance of Prior PlanningThe Importance of Prior Planning

Helps ensure the safety of groups and Individuals

Reduces the likelihood of needed search and rescue

Prepares users out-of-doors to LNT and minimize damages

Contributes to fun and enjoyable experiences

Increases self confidence and learning opportunities

Poor Planning often results in miserable campers and damage to natural and cultural resources

8 Elements to Consider when 8 Elements to Consider when PlanningPlanning

1. ID and record the goals (expectations) of your trip.

2. ID the skills and abilities of the participants.

3. Select destinations that match goals, skills and abilities.

4. Seek info about your area from managers, map & web.

5. Check the weather patterns and weather forecasts.

6. Take the right gear.

7. Axes and saws are NOT needed.

8. Plan your activities around the groups skills / abilities

Other ConsiderationsOther Considerations

Remember the elements:

WEATHER, WEATHER, WEATHER

TERRAIN -- PERMITS, RESTRICTIONS & REGs

Hiking Speed of the Groups LEAST Capable Member (ME)

ANTICIPATED FOOD CONSUMPTION

GROUP SIZE

ALL LEAVE NO PRINCIPLES

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Poor camping & hiking skills that unnecessarily impact natural

resources or degrade the experiences of other visitors.

Problem:

Soap in streams

Expansion of campsites

Campfire impacts

Creation of new trails

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Leaders and participants can learn, apply, and teach Leave No

Trace skills and ethics.

Solution:

Workshops, Trainer, & Master coursesWorkshops, Trainer, & Master coursesWWW.LNT.ORGWWW.LNT.ORG

Information & Training

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Large group sizes that are noisy and crowd out other visitors.

Problem:

Displacement of others

at popular sites Noise Crowding Conflicts

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Obtain sufficient leadership to travel and camp in smaller

groups, even when there aren’t group size limits.

Solution:

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Use of equipment that unnecessarily increase resource impacts.

Problem:

Do you really need

an axe or saw?

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Select equipment that facilitates Leave No Trace practices.

Solution:

Use backpacking stoves for cooking

Bring a trowel to dig cat-holes

Bring a piece of screen to strain

dishwater

Use a candle lantern instead of a

campfire

Better planning leads to safer trips and lighter packs

Prevents avoidable impacts, minimizes unavoidable impacts

Protects the quality of natural environments and recreation experiences

Benefits of Applying LNTBenefits of Applying LNT

Avoids or minimizes the need for restrictive management regulations or use limitations

REMEMBER TO PLAN AHEAD AND REMEMBER TO PLAN AHEAD AND PREPAREPREPARE

AND BE PREPAREDAND BE PREPARED

Happy trails and remember to . . .Happy trails and remember to . . .Leave No Trace !Leave No Trace !