THE 7 PRINCIPLES OF
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INTEGRATION
Applying “Leave No Trace” Principles in Your
Community
(2) Design activities or
(1) Identify the target materials to engage the
audience for your event or community and educate
campaign. them about “Leave No
Trace” principles.
(3) Determine the logistics,
(4) Establish action plans
resources, and timelines
and assign responsibilities
required for your event or 6
within the group.
Table 1. List of outdoor recreation activities in land, water, and
air.
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Table 1. List of outdoor recreation activities in land, water, and
air.
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Seven Principles of “Leave No Trace”
Principle 1: Plan ahead and prepare.
Before visiting a place,
make sure your plans
and activities comply
with the rules,
guidelines, unique
concerns, and safety
procedures for the area
you will visit.
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Principle 2: Travel and camp on durable surfaces.
A durable surface or
existing tracks, rocks,
gravel, and dry
grasses should be your
choice when you engage
in
walking, biking, hiking,
camping, or other
outdoor
activities. 10
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Principle 3: Dispose of waste properly and
in appropriate places.
People should follow the
principle "pack it in,
pack it out." Wastes
such as leftover food,
fruit peels, or wrappers
should not be left or
disposed of on the site.
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Principle 4: Leave what you find.
People should follow the
principle "take only
pictures
and leave only
footprints."
Plants, rocks, marine
animals, or other natural
objects should be left in
nature and not be taken. 12
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Principle 5: Minimize campfire impacts.
It is recommended to
use a lightweight stove
for cooking, a candle
lantern for light, and
minimize fire as
possible. In places where
fires are permitted, it is
recommended to use
fire rings and fire pans
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Seven Principles of “Leave No Trace”
Principle 6: Respect wildlife.
Wildlife observation
should be enjoyed from
a distance, and
approaching or following
wildlife should be
avoided.
Leaving human food and
trash in the outdoors
must be avoided to 14
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Principle 7: Be considerate of others.
The quality of
experience of everyone
visiting the place,
including yours, should
be taken into
consideration. Be polite
to fellow travelers and
respect them. Do not
talk in loud voices or
make noises; just enjoy 15