LNT
The main Leave No Trace article is a good intro to this topic.
The Seven Principles of Leave No Trace are an ethical framework of minimum impact practices for anyone visiting the outdoors.
Each Principle covers a specific topic and provides detailed information for minimizing impacts. Full information and resources at LNT.org.
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How Long Does Trash Last on the Trail?
Many people don’t know how long it takes natural items to decompose, assuming that whatever biological matter they discard will break down quickly. But many of our most common scraps take an astonishing amount of time to fully disintegrate…
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Tackling High Use & Overuse in New York’s Forest Preserves
Problems and solutions for tackling high use and overuse in New York's forest preserves.
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Cairns Are Bad News
TL;DR — Building cairns disturbs fragile, sensitive habitats and stresses whatever environment they’re built in. I didn’t know people also built them in streams…