http://pct.wikispot.org/Leave_No_TraceRecent Changes of the page "Leave No Trace" on PCT Wiki.en-us http://pct.wikispot.org/Leave_No_Trace2007-10-16 18:12:36GlenHubbell <div id="content" class="wikipage content"> Differences for Leave No Trace<p><strong></strong></p><table> <tr> <td> <span> Deletions are marked with - . </span> </td> <td> <span> Additions are marked with +. </span> </td> </tr> <tr> <td> Line 1: </td> <td> Line 1: </td> </tr> <tr> <td> </td> <td> <span>+ [http://www.lnt.org/ Leave No Trace] Center For Outdoor Ethics<br> + <br> + The Seven Principles of Leave No Trace<br> + <br> + 1) Plan Ahead and Prepare<br> + * Know the regulations and special concerns for the area you'll visit.<br> + * Prepare for extreme weather, hazards, and emergencies.<br> + * Schedule your trip to avoid times of high use.<br> + * Visit in small groups. Split larger parties into groups of 4-6.<br> + * Repackage food to minimize waste.<br> + * Use a map and compass to eliminate the use of marking paint, rock cairns or flagging.<br> + <br> + 2) Travel and Camp on Durable Surfaces<br> + * Durable surfaces include established trails and campsites, rock, gravel, dry grasses or snow.<br> + * Protect riparian areas by camping at least 200 feet from lakes and streams.<br> + * Good campsites are found, not made. Altering a site is not necessary.<br> + * In popular areas:<br> + * Concentrate use on existing trails and campsites.<br> + * Walk single file in the middle of the trail, even when wet or muddy.<br> + * Keep campsites small. Focus activity in areas where vegetation is absent.<br> + * In pristine areas: Disperse use to prevent the creation of campsites and trails. Avoid places where impacts are just beginning.<br> + <br> + 3) Dispose of Waste Properly<br> + * Pack it in, pack it out. Inspect your campsite and rest areas for trash or spilled foods. Pack out all trash, leftover food, and litter.<br> + * Deposit solid human waste in catholes dug 6 to 8 inches deep at least 200 feet from water, camp, and trails. Cover and disguise the cathole when finished.<br> + * Pack out toilet paper and hygiene products.<br> + * To wash yourself or your dishes, carry water 200 feet away from streams or lakes and use small amounts of biodegradable soap. Scatter strained dishwater.<br> + <br> + 4) Leave What You Find<br> + * Preserve the past: examine, but do not touch, cultural or historic structures and artifacts.<br> + * Leave rocks, plants and other natural objects as you find them.<br> + * Avoid introducing or transporting non-native species.<br> + * Do not build structures, furniture, or dig trenches.<br> + <br> + 5) Minimize Campfire Impacts<br> + * Campfires can cause lasting impacts to the backcountry. Use a lightweight stove for cooking and enjoy a candle lantern for light.<br> + * Where fires are permitted, use established fire rings, fire pans, or mound fires.<br> + * Keep fires small. Only use sticks from the ground that can be broken by hand.<br> + * Burn all wood and coals to ash, put out campfires completely, then scatter cool ashes.<br> + <br> + 6) Respect Wildlife<br> + * Observe wildlife from a distance. Do not follow or approach them.<br> + * Never feed animals. Feeding wildlife damages their health, alters natural behaviors, and exposes them to predators and other dangers.<br> + * Protect wildlife and your food by storing rations and trash securely.<br> + * Control pets at all times, or leave them at home.<br> + * Avoid wildlife during sensitive times: mating, nesting, raising young, or winter.<br> + <br> + 7) Be Considerate of Other Visitors<br> + * Respect other visitors and protect the quality of their experience.<br> + * Be courteous. Yield to other users on the trail.<br> + * Step to the downhill side of the trail when encountering pack stock.<br> + * Take breaks and camp away from trails and other visitors.<br> + * Let nature's sounds prevail. Avoid loud voices and noises</span> </td> </tr> </table> </div>