THE BUSHWALKERS CODE
This is based upon a joint brochure produced by ACT, Vic, Tas & NSW State National Parks Services.
In Australian National Parks and campsites walkers and campers are encouraged to adopt the new bushwalking ethic, Minimal Impact Bushwalking, to minimise the damage caused by an increasing number of people visiting national parks, regional parks, wilderness areas and other reserves. This new practice reduces the impact on tracks, vegetation, streams, lakes, animals, and on other walkers. Adopting the simple practice of minimal impact will maximise your enjoyment and the enjoyment of other walkers using the Park.
Minimising the damage to the natural environment can reduce the need for restrictions on walker numbers and track closures. Not to follow this practice is to run the real risk of ‘loving our natural areas to death’.
The following minimal-impact techniques are recommended to all walkers in natural areas. Some recommendations — in particular those to do with fire — have the force of law.
Minimising the damage to the natural environment can reduce the need for restrictions on walker numbers and track closures. Not to follow this practice is to run the real risk of ‘loving our natural areas to death’.
The following minimal-impact techniques are recommended to all walkers in natural areas. Some recommendations — in particular those to do with fire — have the force of law.
In 2001, the US National Park Service released this clip to introduce Leave No Trace Ethics.
Watch this clip above and write down 5 principles of Leave No Trace. |
In 2005, a 16-year-old schoolgirl on a school camp was crushed by a tree while she slept during a storm. What features would you look for when making a camp site selection that might enhance comfort and safety?
Copy into your books the graphic organiser below (or print) and complete it using the following links and flipsnack http://www.backcountryattitude.com/choosing_perfect_campsite.html |