Leave No Trace
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| + | Some things you will want to plan and prepare for before you leave on a trip are as follows: | ||
| + | *Check the weather forecast | ||
| + | *Make sure you know the rules and regulations of the area | ||
| + | *Know the anticipated food consumption | ||
| + | *Make a meal plan | ||
| + | *Make a duty roster | ||
| + | *Identify your trip's goal | ||
| + | *Make sure you have brought the essential outdoor tools | ||
| + | *Know the ability level of your unit's members | ||
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==Travel and camp on durable surfaces== | ==Travel and camp on durable surfaces== | ||
==Dispose of waste properly== | ==Dispose of waste properly== | ||
Revision as of 09:44, July 22, 2007
For the Leave No Trace award, see Leave No Trace (Award).
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Overview
Leave No Trace is the Scout's outdoor code of ethics. The principles of Leave No Trace are as follows:
- Plan ahead and prepare
- Travel and camp on durable surfaces
- Dispose of waste properly
- Leave what you find
- Minimize campfire impact
- Respect wildlife
- Be considerate of other visitors
Plan ahead and prepare
Some things you will want to plan and prepare for before you leave on a trip are as follows:
- Check the weather forecast
- Make sure you know the rules and regulations of the area
- Know the anticipated food consumption
- Make a meal plan
- Make a duty roster
- Identify your trip's goal
- Make sure you have brought the essential outdoor tools
- Know the ability level of your unit's members
