Strategies for Environmental Protection

Sustainable Practises 1. Plan and prepare

- Pack light

and Strategies
- Bring only essential items
- Be aware of weather conditions and pack accordingly
- Bring biodegradable items when possible
- Invest in reusable items (Tupperware containers/food
By Daniel Scorsonelli utensils etc.)

2. Travel and camp on durable surfaces

- Stick to paths and campsites
What is sustainability?
3. Dispose of waste correctly
- Bring a bin bag
- Sustainability focusses on meeting the needs of the - Pick up plastic litter
present without compromising the ability of future - Bring a trowel and cover waste afterwards.
generations to meet their need. - Place toilet paper in a bag to dispose of properly.

4. Leave what you find

- There are three pillars to sustainability: Economic - Do not bring home any stone, sticks or wildlife
Development, Social Development and - Clean all rubbish left behind
Environmental Protection.
5. Minimise campfire impacts
- A form of environmental protection is Eco-Camping. - Don’t make any fires bigger than necessary
- Don’t burn any waste in the fire
This relates to camping with little to no impact on the
- Extinguish ashes properly
natural environment. - Check for fire restrictions

- Poor sustainability can cause negative long term 6. Respect Wildlife

impacts on the environment. - Do not touch, feed or pet any wildlife
- Avoid leaving any food scraps behind
Sustainable Practises
and Strategies
By Daniel Scorsonelli
Sustainability Tips for Kuitpo
Forrest
Camping
- Avoid native flora and fauna
- Set up camp in designated areas
- Do not leave any waste behind
Bushwalking
- Stick to the trail
- Watch where you are walking
- Tread softly
- Avoid any flora and fauna
Products
- Use eco-friendly supplies
- Bring biodegradable materials when necessary
- Avoid brining any unnecessary items.
Waste
- Pick up your waste!
- Bring rubbish bags with you
- Use a Trowel – Cover hole when finished
- Dispose of waste far away from any water
source
Hygiene
- Pack spare clothes, socks and underwear for
each day.
- Bring hygiene supplies (sanitiser, paper towel,
toilet paper)
References
• Mason, M. (2020). What Is Sustainability and Why Is It Important?
| EnvironmentalScience.org. Retrieved 25 September 2020, from
https://www.environmentalscience.org/sustainability

• Smits, M. (2019). 12 eco-friendly camping tips. Retrieved 25

September 2020, from https://www.camping.info/magazin/en/9-
tips-for-sustainable-camping