Leave No Trace Frontcountry Program不留痕跡frontcountry程序

1、Leave No Trace Center for Outdoor EthicsFrontcountry ProgramWhat is Frontcountry?nFrontcountry is defined as outdoor areas that are easily accessible by vehicle and mostly visited by day users. Why do we need a Leave No Trace Frontcountry Program?nVast majority (over 85%) of recreation in the U.S. o

2、ccurs near urban centers day hiking, biking, bird watching, dog walking, jogging, bouldering, picnicing, overnight camping in developed camping areas, water sports, fishing, etc. nNeed an effective way to reach this large population with the Leave No Trace messageWhy do we need a Leave No Trace Fron

3、tcountry Program?nThere 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. nLand managers and others need the ab

4、ility to locally-tailor specific Leave No Trace messages to more effectively reach frontcountry audiences Impacts and issues found in Frontcountry areasSeverely eroded areas/trailsDealing with multi-useTrash (motor oil) left at day-use areasTrashed firerings in developed areasPet WasteCompacted Soil

5、Wildlife impacts in day-use areasIllegally constructed mountain bike trails/structuresImpacts and issues found in Frontcountry areasSeverely eroded areas/trailsDealing with multi-useTrash (motor oil) left at day-use areasTrashed firerings in developed areas1515161717181942424649545862484954596469750

6、10203040506070801995200020102020203020402050BackpackingCar camping Day-hikingNational Participant Growth Projections (millions)Approved Frontcountry Leave No Trace language nPlan Ahead & PreparenTravel & Camp on Durable SurfacesnDispose of Waste ProperlynLeave What You FindnMinimize Campfire

7、 ImpactsnRespect WildlifenBe Considerate of Other VisitorsnKnow Before You GonStick to TrailsnTrash Your Trash, Pick Up Poop (dog waste)nLeave It As You Find ItnBe Careful With FirenKeep Wildlife WildnShare Our Trails, Yield to OthersExamples of modified language and graphicsStick to TrailsnTravelin

8、g 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. Protect Our WatersnRiparian areas are vital to the health and diversity of animal and plant life in the Ba

9、sin. These areas are often the sole habitat for many plants and animals species that need wet conditions. Manage Your DognKeeping 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.

10、 Keep your dog nearby and under control. Carry and use a leash as required.Respect Private PropertynRespect “no trespassing” signs. If property boundaries are unclear, do not disturb the area. Treat anothers property as you would treat you own. Pick Up PoopnPhew! Dog poop stinks, is not natural to O

11、pen Space and others can step in it. Pack a pick-up bag and always pick-up your dogs poop-wherever its left.Climb SmartnRed 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 clim

12、b responsibly.Keep Wildlife WildnNatural areas are home to wildlife. As a visitor, you should respect wildlife by observing them from a distance and not feeding them. Trash Your Trash nPlease 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.Leave It as You Find ItnPicking 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 Spac