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  Leave No Trace
Leave No Trace is a national education program dedicated to promoting and inspiring responsible recreational practices through education, research and partnerships.
The Leave No Trace program is a partnership of federal land management agencies, outdoor educators, conservation groups, manufacturers, outdoor retailers, user groups and individuals who share a commitment to preserving and protecting our public lands.
NOLS also developed the ethics and experiential training aspects of the LNT program, the capstone of which is a five-day Master Educator Course for land managers, outfitters and outdoor educators.
www.nols.edu /lnt   (226 words)

  
  Leave No Trace -- Facts, Info, and Encyclopedia article   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-05)
Leave No Trace is an (additional info and facts about ecological) ecological principle of leaving an environment of habitation in such a condition as to render it impossible for future observers to discern the previous presence of the practitioners of the Leave No Trace methodology.
The slogan "Leave no trace" (LNT) summarizes a trend among hikers to address concerns about conservation of the ecosystems and scenery that often motivate hikes.
One simple and fundamental aspect of LNT is "If you can carry it in, you can carry it back out"; a particularly blatant target of this principle is the popular disposable plastic bottle of water, which weighs a pound or so, and has a volume that challenges many pockets.
www.absoluteastronomy.com /encyclopedia/l/le/leave_no_trace.htm   (851 words)

  
 The Principles of Leave No Trace
Leave No Trace helps reinforce that mission, and reminds us to respect the rights of other users of the outdoors as well as future generations.
Leave No Trace is an awareness and an attitude rather than a set of rules.
Leave No Trace instills an awareness that spurs questions like "What can we do to reduce our impact on the environment and on the experiences of other visitors?" Use your judgment and experience to tailor camping and hiking practices to the environment where the outing will occur.
www.scouting.org /boyscouts/resources/21-105   (1556 words)

  
 Maine Island Trail Association
"Leave No Trace" practices are techniques that visitors can use to help reduce their impacts on the land, and to lessen the sight and sound of their visit.
Leave No Trace, Inc. is a non-profit organization dedicated to establishing a nationwide code of outdoor ethics by which to shape a sustainable future for natural lands.
This is a short summary of the LNT section in the MITA Stewardship Handbook and Guidebook.
www.mita.org /leavenotrace.html   (1056 words)

  
 Leave No Trace Principles   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-05)
The principles of Leave No Trace are not rules; they are guidelines to follow at all times.
The Leave No Trace principles might not seem important at first glance, but their value is apparent when considering the combined effects of millions of outdoor visitors.
No material found here may be used or reproduced for electronic redistribution or commercial or other non-Scouting purposes without the express permission of the U. Scouting Service Project, Inc. (USSSP) or other copyright holders.
www.usscouts.org /advance/venturing/LeaveNoTrace.html   (1507 words)

  
 Skills and Ethics
As no trees are required, it is ideal for use in open areas or desert.
Leave a clean campsite To ensure that other visitors arriving at popular destinations use existing campsites, it is important to leave each site clean and attractive when you leave.
Leave natural objects and cultural artifacts Natural objects of beauty or interest, such as antlers or petrified wood, are appealing when you find them in the backcountry and should be left for others so that they too can experience that sense of discovery.
www.bchw.org /lnt/lntbk.htm   (7833 words)

  
 How To Leave No Trace
Leave no trace is exactly what you would think it means.
If you leave a place and you can see that you have been there, then add to the list what you just did to not leave no trace.
The larger the groups, the tougher it is to leave no trace.
www.outdooreyes.com /leavenotrace.php3   (749 words)

  
 Leave No Trace | Seven Principles   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-05)
BaseGear.com supports Leave No Trace, a national non-profit organization dedicated to promoting and inspiring outdoor recreation through education, research and partnerships.
There is no reason why people cannot carry out of the backcountry the extra food and packing materials which they carried in with them in the first place.
Leave Natural Objects and Cultural Artifacts: Natural objects of beauty or interest such as antlers, petrified wood, or colored rocks add to the mood of the backcountry and should be left so others can experience a sense of discovery.
www.basegear.com /lnt.html   (5885 words)

  
 History of Leave No Trace
The goal of the U.S. Leave No Trace educational program is to avoid or minimize impacts to natural area resources and help ensure a positive recreational experience for all visitors.
LNT, Inc. was registered as a 501©(3) non-profit educational program in 1994 and rapidly gained momentum with the support of 24 agency, commercial, and non-profit partners.
LNT, Inc. currently has 9 full time staff (see Appendix A), with the continuing strong participation of the federal agencies and partners such as NOLS (4 Outreach Office staff), and the Appalachian Mountain Club (1 Education Office staff), a new training partner in 1999.
www.coloradowilderness.com /LNTHistory.htm   (4655 words)

  
 Leaving No Trace   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-05)
One of the most important means of minimizing these impacts is by educating visitors on Leave No Trace (LNT) ethics.
Below are a few examples of LNT ethics that you can employ while visiting Maryland's public lands.
Leave No Trace curriculum and wilderness skills training courses are taught through a partnership with the National Outdoor Leadership School.
www.dnr.state.md.us /outdooradventures/lnt.html   (432 words)

  
 BSACamps.org
The perfect Leave No Trace campsite should always be located well out of view from the main trail and at least 200 feet (about 75 paces) from water sources.
In a pristine area where there is no fire ring, build a minimum-impact fire in a self-contained unit such as a fire pan or on a mound.
Leave no trace: Even on open trails, do not ride under conditions in which you will leave evidence of your passing, such as on certain soils shortly after a rain.
www.bsacamps.org /lnt.html   (3833 words)

  
 Leave No Trace
Leave No Trace is a plan that helps people to be more concerned about their environment and to help them protect it for future generations.
Leave No Trace applies in a backyard or local park (frontcountry) as much as it does in the wilderness (backcountry).
Hiking and camping without a trace are signs of a considerate outdoorsman who cares for the environment.
www.geocities.com /~pack215/leave-no-trace.html   (743 words)

  
 Leave No Trace Australia
Leave No Trace Australia is a national non-profit organisation dedicated to promoting and inspiring responsible outdoor travel and recreation through education, research and partnerships.
This is achieved by forming partnerships to foster the development of Leave No Trace minimal impact skills and ethics.
Pictures of LNT products are now up in the Store more great resources, merchandise and equipment that helps you Leave No Trace are coming soon.
www.lnt.org.au   (125 words)

  
 Leaving No Trace
Here are a few examples of "Leave No Trace" ethics that you can use while visiting Maryland's public lands.
Leave No Trace is a national program that promotes responsible outdoor recreation.
Leave plants, rocks and historical items as you find them so the next person can enjoy them.
www.dnr.state.md.us /outdooradventures/lntkid.html   (444 words)

  
 LEAVE NO TRACE
Leave rocks, plants and other natural objects as you find them.
The last thing you should do before leaving the campground is to make one more round and pick up any trash and put it in the dumpster.
No representations are made as to the completeness, accuracy, comprehensiveness or otherwise of the information provided.
www.angelfire.com /ia3/camping/notrace.htm   (651 words)

  
 Encyclopedia Obscura: Ninjas!
They enter, they kill, they leave through the kitchen window, and they don't leave a trace.
Anyone who claims to have seen a ninja is lying or dead before you can say "She sees Esau sitting on the sea shore she sells sea shells on the sea shore".
I have no idea why; It didn't stand out in any way and it was tougher than Gradius, so I never made it past the second level.
www.encyclopedia-obscura.com /genninjas.html   (1465 words)

  
 Leave No Trace - Skills & Ethics: Backcountry Horse Use   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-05)
The Leave No Trace program teaches and develops practical conservation techniques designed to minimize the "impact" of visitors on the wilderness environment.
Leave No Trace camping practices must be flexible and tempered by judgment and experience.
Consider all of the variables of each place including the soil, vegetation, wildlife, moisture level, the amount and type of use the area receives, as well as the overall effect of prior use.
archive.lnt.org /LNTPublications/LNTHorseS&E.php   (1037 words)

  
 Burning Man: On The Playa
Leaving human waste and garbage at a campsite.
Leave the axe and saw at home, unless you are traveling by horse and need them to cut a trail.
Leave No Trace: In heavily used camping areas, some fire rings are maintained and should be used.
www.burningman.com /on_the_playa/environment_concerns/lnt_outdoor.html   (3072 words)

  
 Leave No Trace : Outdoor Ethics & Skills For Outdoor Users
Leave stones, feathers, artifacts, shells, petrified wood, etc. so that others may enjoy them.
Leave the place you're visiting in a natural condition.
If there is no fire ring contain your fire in a fire pan or build a mound fire to protect the area from the eyesore of old coals and flened rocks.
www.geocities.com /Yosemite/Falls/9200/leave_no_trace.html   (1585 words)

  
 Ministry of Environment - Leave No Traces
An ever-increasing number of people seeking to enjoy the back country means that we have to exert a conscious effort to protect this environment.
No trace camping can be achieved by using modern man-made fabrics and plastics for shelter and insulation, by cooking with gas stoves and by paying particular attention to what you do in and around your campsite.
The damaged plants underneath the tent will not recover during the remainder of the brief summer season, thus leaving a mark on the meadow for everyone to see and could take the plants years to recover.
wlapwww.gov.bc.ca /bcparks/explore/misc/notrace.htm   (377 words)

  
 Alpine Ascents International Leave No Trace
The mountains are our home, and it can sometimes be challenging to Leave No Trace and maintain the natural beauty of the wilderness areas we explore.
As guides, we spend time teaching the environmentally appropriate Leave No Trace principals and practices.
Leave a copy of your itinerary with family or friends.
www.alpineascents.com /lnt.asp   (697 words)

  
 Leave No Trace backcountry ethics
We at Leave No Trace Outfitters practice these skills on every trip we venture on and we share these skills with every person we hike and camp with.
Alternatives are leaves or pine cones with plain water or snow instead of soap, and consider purchasing a set of non-stick pans.
Completely extinguish with plenty of water and don't leave it until you are sure it is completely extinguished.
www.leavenotrace.com /ethics.html   (1062 words)

  
 Connecticut Leave No Trace page   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-05)
The mission of the Leave No Trace (LNT) program is to promote and inspire responsible outdoor recreation through education, research, and partnerships.
Camping and Hiking Merit Badges, required for Eagle, have been revised to incorporate the Principals of Leave No Trace, and learning, applying, and teaching the Principals of Leave No Trace is one of eight Core Requirements for Venturing's Ranger Award.
LNT is also a part of the new Outdoor Skills course, the 21st century Wood Badge course, and the Powder Horn.
members.aol.com /BBoxwell/lnt.htm   (1318 words)

  
 Leave No Trace
Leave No Trace is an awareness and an attitude rather than a set of values.
The principles of Leave No Trace apply in your backyard or local park as much as in the backcountry.
More information about Leave No Trace can be obtained by contacting your local office of the Bureau of Land Management, the Forest Service, the National Park Service, or the Fish and Wildlife Service.
www.buckskin.org /Resources/Outdoor/leave_no_trace.htm   (331 words)

  
 Leave No Trace   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-05)
To leave no trace, you must first appreciate the actual value of Wilderness, and the wilderness concept.
Leave the Wilderness in better condition than you found it.
When you walk on trails, you leave evidence of your passage in the form of footprints(or more accurately, shoeprints).
www.freehueco.com /hike/trace.html   (953 words)

  
 AMC: Education - Leave No Trace
Leave No Trace is an educational program designed to help backcountry recreationists understand and minimize their impact on the land, and thereby preserve the quality of the outdoor experience for all.
The AMC partners with Leave No Trace Center for Outdoor Ethics, a nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting responsible outdoor recreation through education, research, and collaborations, to provide Leave No Trace training in the East.
The Leave No Trace program is an educational partnership among the U.S. Forest Service, National Park Service, Bureau of Land Management, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Leave No Trace Center for Outdoor Ethics, National Outdoor Leadership School, the AMC, corporate sponsors, and individuals and organizations involved in the outdoor industry.
www.outdoors.org /education/lnt/index.cfm   (187 words)

  
 Backcountry Horse Use Principles
Leave No Trace principles are universal for all regions of the United States.
It is important to remember that LNT principles are guidelines, not rules.
Leave Natural and Cultural Artifacts, such as bones, pottery, or petrified wood, intact for others to view and enjoy.
www.bchw.org /lnt/lnt2.htm   (606 words)

  
 Teaching Leave No Trace: Leave No Trace Resources   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-05)
Leave No Trace Inc. is a private, not-for-profit organization established to administer the national Leave No Trace program while partnering with the following federal agencies: U.S. Forest Service, U.S. Bureau of Land Management, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, and National Park Service.
Staff members of Leave No Trace Inc. serve as the primary source of program information and coordination.
These booklets are available through Leave No Trace Inc. or from the National Outdoor Leadership School.
www.scouting.org /boyscouts/resources/21-117/061_resource.html   (149 words)

  
 Leave No Trace   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-05)
Leave no trace techniques work even on day hikes.
It's the simple things that can make a difference like not cutting switchbacks on trails, not breaking or sawing branches off trees to make a fire, not trashing wilderness areas with toilet paper, or washing your camp dishes in streams and lakes.
-when traveling cross-country where there are no trails, try to stay on the most durable surfaces - rock, gravel, dry grasses, or snow.
www.skihaussteamboat.com /Leave_No_Trace.html   (844 words)

  
 Cascade Trail Camporall - Final Registration Form   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-05)
Leave rocks, plants, flowers, and other natural objects as you found them.
Never leave food, dishes, or other food preparation materials out in the open overnight.
The 2nd pot containing only minute traces of soap will be further diluted and disposed of by broadcasting over an area well away from camp.
www.cpcbsa.org /cpcbsa/council/districts/willamette/leave-no-trace.htm   (1216 words)

  
 Leave No Trace - Principles   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-05)
Click here for additional information on the Leave No Trace Principles
The Leave No Trace Principles of outdoor ethics form the framework of Leave No Trace's message:
Control pets at all times, or leave them at home.
archive.lnt.org /TeachingLNT/LNTEnglish.php   (357 words)

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