Scouting America

Teaching Leave No Trace

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Leave No Trace teaches people how to enjoy the outdoors responsibly.  This copyrighted information has been reprinted with permission from Leave No Trace.

Contents

Preface and Acknowledgements

Why Leave No Trace?

Where to Start

Tips for Teaching

Background on the Leave No Trace Seven Principles

Quick Concepts & Activity Plans

  • Our Natural World
  • Plan Ahead and Prepare
  • Travel and Camp on Durable Surfaces
  • Dispose of Waste Properly
  • Leave What You Find
  • Minimize Campfire Impacts
  • Respect Wildlife
  • Be Considerate of Other Visitors

Appendix

For convenient off-line use or printing, a PDF version of this document is available – download 21-117.pdf [9 MB].

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