The document discusses outdoor recreation and provides guidelines for practicing Leave No Trace (LNT) principles. It defines outdoor recreation and lists various land and water activities. It then outlines the 7 LNT principles: 1) plan ahead and prepare, 2) travel and camp on durable surfaces, 3) dispose of waste properly, 4) leave what you find, 5) minimize campfire impacts, 6) respect wildlife, 7) be considerate of other visitors. The principles are meant to preserve natural areas while enjoying outdoor activities and avoiding unintended impacts.
The document discusses outdoor recreation and provides guidelines for practicing Leave No Trace (LNT) principles. It defines outdoor recreation and lists various land and water activities. It then outlines the 7 LNT principles: 1) plan ahead and prepare, 2) travel and camp on durable surfaces, 3) dispose of waste properly, 4) leave what you find, 5) minimize campfire impacts, 6) respect wildlife, 7) be considerate of other visitors. The principles are meant to preserve natural areas while enjoying outdoor activities and avoiding unintended impacts.
The document discusses outdoor recreation and provides guidelines for practicing Leave No Trace (LNT) principles. It defines outdoor recreation and lists various land and water activities. It then outlines the 7 LNT principles: 1) plan ahead and prepare, 2) travel and camp on durable surfaces, 3) dispose of waste properly, 4) leave what you find, 5) minimize campfire impacts, 6) respect wildlife, 7) be considerate of other visitors. The principles are meant to preserve natural areas while enjoying outdoor activities and avoiding unintended impacts.
The document discusses outdoor recreation and provides guidelines for practicing Leave No Trace (LNT) principles. It defines outdoor recreation and lists various land and water activities. It then outlines the 7 LNT principles: 1) plan ahead and prepare, 2) travel and camp on durable surfaces, 3) dispose of waste properly, 4) leave what you find, 5) minimize campfire impacts, 6) respect wildlife, 7) be considerate of other visitors. The principles are meant to preserve natural areas while enjoying outdoor activities and avoiding unintended impacts.
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OUTDOOR RECREATION A guiding principle for all outdoorsmen to help in
- Organized activities done during one’s free preserving the pristine of nature, avoidance of time for his/her own personal reason, where unexpected emergencies, while enjoying the privileges an interaction between man and an element of of having time with nature. nature and present. LNT 1: Plan ahead and be prepared OUTDOOR Pick appropriate goals - In a broad sense is a space outside an Know the area and what to expect enclosed area. Get necessary permits and follow agency - Includes the natural environment and guidelines. resources which comprises the land, water, Operate in small teams wildlife, vegetation, open space, and scenery. Select appropriate equipment and clothing. RECREATION Repackage food - Is derived from latin word recreare which Stay safe means to be refreshed. Create checklist RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES Follow your itinerary Land LNT 2: Travel and camp on durable surfaces Camping Durable surfaces include established trails and Rock Climbing campsites, rock, gravel, dry grasses and snow. Backpacking Protect riparian areas by camping at least 200 Trekking/Hiking feet from lakes and streams. Picnic Good campsites are found not made. Altering Mountain Biking a site is not necessary Bird Watching In popular areas: concentrate on existing trails and Orienteering campsites. WATER Walk in single file in the middle of the trail Swimming even when wet or muddy. Surfing Keep campsites small. Focus activity in areas White Water Rafting where vegetation is absent. Bamboo Rafting In pristine areas: Kayaking Avoid place where impacts are just beginning. Fishing Disperse use to prevent the creation of Diving campsites and trails. Sailing How to choose a campsite? AIR Skydiving Parasailing Paragliding PHYSICAL HEALTH BENEFITS - Prevent a person from having a sedentary life. SOCIAL BENEFITS - Family bonding - Meet and interact with others - Promotes stewardship ECONOMIC BENEFITS - More productive at work SPIRITUAL BENEFITS - Stir up spiritual values PSYCHO-EMOTIONAL BENEFITS - Helps people to rest, relax, de-stress or unwind, and feel revitalized
Commonly visitors created impact
1. Garbage 2. Trampled vegetation 3. Trails 4. Forest fires 5. Wildlife dependence to human food 6. Vandalism 7. Contaminated water sources 8. Name carved on trees and caves
THE LEAVE NO TRACE SEVEN PRINCIPLES
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