Leave No Trace

           
LEAVE NO TRACE
PLAN AHEAD
STICK TO TRAILS
MANAGE YOUR PET
LEAVE WHAT YOU FIND
RESPECT OTHER VISITORS
TRASH YOUR TRASH

The Boy Scouts of America has adopted the principles of Leave No Trace, which are easy to learn and apply. As each principle is learned, it should be applied. Every outing and activity should be conducted with Leave No Trace in mind. As young people mature, we will enjoy an increasingly beautiful environment because of the impact of their training in Leave No Trace.

As members of the Boy Scouts of America, we should be good stewards of our environment through knowledgeable use of resources. We all must take responsibility for our decisions when we use the outdoors, and we should treat the environment with respect so future generations can enjoy the outdoors as we do today.

The Outdoor Code

As an American, I will do my best to -

Be clean in my outdoor manners.
I will treat the outdoors as a heritage.
I will try to improve it for myself and others.
I will keep my trash and garbage out of
America's waters, fields, woods, and roadways.

Be careful with fire.
I will prevent wildfire.
I will build my fire in a safe place and be sure
it is out before I leave.

Be considerate in the outdoors.
I will treat public and private property with respect.
I will remember that use of the outdoors is a right
that I can lose by abuse.

and

Be conservation minded.
I will learn how to practice good conservation of soil,
waters, forests, minerals, grasslands, wildlife, and energy.

I will urge others to do the same.

Where to find more information on
Leave no Trace:

www.lnt.org

http://www.scouting.org/cubscouts/resources/13-032/
http://www.scouting.org/boyscouts/resources/21-105/

Wilderness Use Policy [PDF]

In order to minimize human impact on fragile ecosystems, the Boy Scouts of America emphasizes these practices for all troops, teams, and crews planning to use wilderness areas.