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The Need For Leave No Trace 1

The Need For Leave No Trace 1

Leave No Trace for the Boy Scouts of America A National Education Program Designed

Leave No Trace for the Boy Scouts of America A National Education Program Designed to Teach Stewardship, Land Ethics, and Outdoor Skills

The Need for Leave No Trace Outdoor Skills & Ethics

The Need for Leave No Trace Outdoor Skills & Ethics

Presentation Objectives ØReview the resource impacts that can result from outdoor recreational activities. ØDescribe

Presentation Objectives ØReview the resource impacts that can result from outdoor recreational activities. ØDescribe the level of BSA outdoor use and our reputation among land managers. ØDescribe WHY a national Leave No Trace educational program is needed.

Overview of Visitor Impacts Leave No Trace “Virtual” Campfire

Overview of Visitor Impacts Leave No Trace “Virtual” Campfire

Vegetation Impacts • Vegetation loss • Spread of non-native species • Tree damage

Vegetation Impacts • Vegetation loss • Spread of non-native species • Tree damage

Soil Impacts • Loss of organic litter • Soil compaction • Soil erosion

Soil Impacts • Loss of organic litter • Soil compaction • Soil erosion

Water Resource Impacts • Turbidity, sedimentation • Soap & fecal wastes

Water Resource Impacts • Turbidity, sedimentation • Soap & fecal wastes

Wildlife Impacts • Disturbance of wildlife • Altered behavior • Reduced health & reproduction

Wildlife Impacts • Disturbance of wildlife • Altered behavior • Reduced health & reproduction

Social Impacts • Crowding • Conflicts

Social Impacts • Crowding • Conflicts

Cultural Resource Impacts • Theft of artifacts • Damage to historic structures • Damage

Cultural Resource Impacts • Theft of artifacts • Damage to historic structures • Damage to cultural features

Are recreation impacts really a problem?

Are recreation impacts really a problem?

Improving the Reputation of Scouts Troop 375

Improving the Reputation of Scouts Troop 375

Loving Our Public Lands To Death? BSA: > 4 million members, 275 Councils, 138,

Loving Our Public Lands To Death? BSA: > 4 million members, 275 Councils, 138, 000 units 50 k Troops & 17 k Crews = 300, 000 weekend trips 10 k weekend multi-group trips 5 k week-long trips 1 k week-long multi-group trips Estimated annual outdoor BSA use on public/private recreation lands: Over 10 million user days! Increasing visitation = Increasing impacts?

Ø Leave No Trace might seem unimportant until you consider the combined effects of

Ø Leave No Trace might seem unimportant until you consider the combined effects of millions of outdoor visitors. Ø One poorly located campsite or campfire may have little significance, but thousands of such instances seriously degrade our natural resources. Ø To protect our resources we must assume the responsibility to educate ourselves and practice the skills and ethics necessary to Leave No Trace. Why Leave No Trace ?

The Leave No Trace Challenge Ø Prevent avoidable resource and social impacts Ø Minimize

The Leave No Trace Challenge Ø Prevent avoidable resource and social impacts Ø Minimize unavoidable impacts Ø Preserve the quality of resources and recreation experiences

The Leave No Trace Seven Principles 1. Plan Ahead and Prepare 2. Travel and

The Leave No Trace Seven 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

Benefits of Applying Leave No Trace ü Better planning leads to safer trips and

Benefits of Applying Leave No Trace ü Better planning leads to safer trips and lighter packs ü Prevents avoidable impacts, minimizes unavoidable impacts ü Protects the quality of natural environments and recreation experiences ü Avoids or minimizes the need for restrictive management regulations or use limitations

The End Happy trails and remember to. . . Leave No Trace !

The End Happy trails and remember to. . . Leave No Trace !

Be sure to remember. . . Whatever you do. . . Have Fun! BOY

Be sure to remember. . . Whatever you do. . . Have Fun! BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA® OUTDOOR ETHICS

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Instructional Session: Need for Leave No Trace Session Length: 30 minutes Materials Needed: “Need

Instructional Session: Need for Leave No Trace Session Length: 30 minutes Materials Needed: “Need for Leave No Trace” (Power. Point file) “Leave No Trace” National Park Service DVD Goals: As a result of this session, each participant should be able to: • Describe different types of recreation impacts • Discuss BSA’s current outdoor reputation • Discuss usage levels of our recreation lands • Discuss how much the BSA uses the outdoors • Discuss how increased use leads to increased damage • Discuss ethical and practical reasons for not causing this damage • Understand that the Leave No Trace guidelines help in this effort Lesson Plan: Review the “Need for Leave No Trace” Power. Point presentation. Explanations for the slides are given in the associated notes page view. The slide show can be printed out and used to ensure coverage of the content through other presentation mediums. Reason for session - This session is designed to introduce participants to the diverse array of recreation-related resource and experiential impacts that are associated with outdoor activities. The impacts are a concern regardless of the environmental setting, including Wilderness, backcountry, frontcountry, and Scout properties. A genuine understanding of the Leave No Trace Principles is built on the foundation of understanding these impacts and why Leave No Trace practices and ethics are needed to avoid or minimize them. The BSA has a special obligation to address these impacts because of its large membership, its substantial use of public lands, and its unique role in teaching outdoor practices to millions of youth. This presentation is not designed to be a “plug and play” – the instructor needs to become familiar with each slide and use his/her own experience to bring each point alive. Leave No Trace video - The video/DVD “Leave No Trace” produced by the National Park Service makes an excellent 9 1/2 minute wrap up to this session. 22