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Why Leave No Trace
We all have taken a pine cone, veered off the trail, or left an apple core behind. While these actions seem harmless at the time, until we learn to reduce our impact, the quality of our outdoor experiences, vegetation, and wildlife habitat are at critical risk. Also at risk is our continued access to wildlands as the land agencies must take restrictive action to protect the resources they manage. Unless, of course, education catches up with behavior, and we all learn to leave the outdoors unchanged by our presence.

The Solution
The Leave No Trace Center for Outdoor Ethics believes that while these impacts are widespread and the causes are complex, the solution is simple: change behavior through partnership, research and education, one person at a time.

Principles of Leave No Trace
• 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

7 Principles
Appalachian Climbing School
PO Box 477
Fayetteville, WV 25840
304-640-1755