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Title: Leave No Trace Center for Outdoor Ethics


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Leave No Trace Center for Outdoor Ethics
  • Frontcountry Program

2
What is Frontcountry?
  • Frontcountry is defined as outdoor areas that are
    easily accessible by vehicle and mostly visited
    by day users.

3
Why 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

4
Why 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

5
Impacts 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
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Impacts 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
7
National Participant Growth Projections (millions)
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Approved 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

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Examples of modified language and graphics
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Stick 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.

11
Protect 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.

12
Manage 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.

13
Respect 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.

14
Pick 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.

15
Climb 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.

16
Keep 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.

17
Trash 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.

18
Leave 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.

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Share Our Trails
  • We all enjoy Open Space in different ways. Pay
    attention, expect to encounter others and be
    courteous. Yield to all.
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