Title: Leave No Trace Center for Outdoor Ethics
1Leave No Trace Center for Outdoor Ethics
2What is Frontcountry?
- Frontcountry is defined as outdoor areas that are
easily accessible by vehicle and mostly visited
by day users.
3Why do we need a Leave No Trace Frontcountry
Program?
- Vast majority (over 85) of recreation in the
U.S. occurs near urban centers day hiking,
biking, bird watching, dog walking, jogging,
bouldering, picnicing, overnight camping in
developed camping areas, water sports, fishing,
etc. - Need an effective way to reach this large
population with the Leave No Trace message
4Why do we need a Leave No Trace Frontcountry
Program?
- There are specific recreational impacts that are
unique to frontcountry areas that need to be
effectively targeted user/social conflict, pet
management issues, graffiti and vandalism, pet
waste, private property trespass, off-trail
hiking, etc. - Land managers and others need the ability to
locally-tailor specific Leave No Trace messages
to more effectively reach frontcountry audiences
5Impacts and issues found in Frontcountry areas
Severely eroded areas/trails
Dealing with multi-use
Compacted Soil
Pet Waste
Trashed firerings in developed areas
Trash (motor oil) left at day-use areas
Illegally constructed mountain bike
trails/structures
Wildlife impacts in day-use areas
6Impacts and issues found in Frontcountry areas
Severely eroded areas/trails
Dealing with multi-use
Trashed firerings in developed areas
Trash (motor oil) left at day-use areas
7National Participant Growth Projections (millions)
8Approved Frontcountry Leave No Trace language
- Plan Ahead Prepare
- Travel Camp on Durable Surfaces
- Dispose of Waste Properly
- Leave What You Find
- Minimize Campfire Impacts
- Respect Wildlife
- Be Considerate of Other Visitors
- Know Before You Go
- Stick to Trails
- Trash Your Trash, Pick Up Poop (dog waste)
- Leave It As You Find It
- Be Careful With Fire
- Keep Wildlife Wild
- Share Our Trails, Yield to Others
9Examples of modified language and graphics
10Stick to Trails
- Traveling on trail leaves room for wildlife and
their homes. Short cutting trails cause erosion.
Be ready to get muddy and step right through
puddles. Boots dry overnight plants take years
to recover.
11Protect Our Waters
- Riparian areas are vital to the health and
diversity of animal and plant life in the Basin.
These areas are often the sole habitat for many
plants and animals species that need wet
conditions.
12Manage Your Dog
- Keeping your dog in control keeps people, dogs,
livestock and wildlife safe. Others may not
appreciate your dogs company, therefore ask
before allowing your dog to approach them. Keep
your dog nearby and under control. Carry and use
a leash as required.
13Respect Private Property
- Respect no trespassing signs. If property
boundaries are unclear, do not disturb the area.
Treat anothers property as you would treat you
own.
14Pick Up Poop
- Phew! Dog poop stinks, is not natural to Open
Space and others can step in it. Pack a pick-up
bag and always pick-up your dogs poop--wherever
its left.
15Climb Smart
- Red Rock Canyon Conservation Area is a world
famous rock climbing destination that offers
something for every climber. To preserve this
precious and sensitive resource, please climb
responsibly.
16Keep Wildlife Wild
- Natural areas are home to wildlife. As a visitor,
you should respect wildlife by observing them
from a distance and not feeding them.
17Trash Your Trash
- Please take out all trash, yours and others.
Even biodegradable materials such as orange
peels, apple cores and food scraps can take years
to break down, and attract scavengers that harm
other wildlife.
18Leave It as You Find It
- Picking flowers, collecting rocks or taking
arrowheads may not seem to be a big deal, but it
means others wont have a chance to enjoy them.
With millions of people visiting Open Space, the
less impact we each make, the longer we will
enjoy what we have.
19 Share Our Trails
- We all enjoy Open Space in different ways. Pay
attention, expect to encounter others and be
courteous. Yield to all.