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Leave No Trace

Leave No Trace. What about the Boy Scouts?. Kids out of control Way too much noise Group sizes way too big Camping skills badly out of date Inappropriate play damages the backcountry Don't keep appointments to do service work Completely soak up popular campsites or shelters

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Leave No Trace

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  1. Leave No Trace

  2. What about the Boy Scouts? Kids out of control Way too much noise Group sizes way too big Camping skills badly out of date Inappropriate play damages the backcountry Don't keep appointments to do service work Completely soak up popular campsites or shelters Unskilled campers using areas that call for expert skills Using inappropriate areas (hi-use, fragile) to train new campers and on and on...

  3. Has anything changed? ( 1 of 2 ) In our U.S. wildlands alone: • 1965 - 4 million visitor-days per year • 2000 - 20 million This is up 400 % ! Annual mountain-bike rides in Moab, UT area: • 1965 - Zero % ? • 2000 - 1,000,000+

  4. Has anything changed? ( 2 of 2 ) 94.5 % of all Americans recreate in the outdoors each year ! Murphy's Law in action: • 90/10 phenomenon • Declining recreation maintenance budgets

  5. A sense of scale ( 1 of 3 ) 50,000+ Troops/Teams & 17,000+ Crews enjoy 300,000+ weekend trips (unit size) 10,000+ weekend multi-group encampments (20+ units) 5,000+ week-long trips (unit size) 1,000+ week-long multi-group encampments (20+ units)

  6. A sense of scale ( 2 of 3 ) Estimated annual outdoor use by BSA on public/private recreation lands: Over 15 million user days!

  7. A sense of scale ( 3 of 3 ) 15,000,000 +

  8. How do we do the damage? ( 1 of 6 ) Contamination (trash, garbage, human waste, toxins, etc.) • Damages ecosystem • Harms humans • Ruins visit

  9. How do we do the damage? ( 2 of 6 ) Compaction • Organic soil is alive! • Sterile cement • “Mechanical” damage • Extended recovery (if ever!)

  10. How do we do the damage? ( 3 of 6 ) Campfires • Sterilize soil • Fire stains & nubbins • Ecosystem zapper • Universal garbage can

  11. How do we do the damage? ( 4 of 6 ) Change • Build structures • Dig in soil • Careless damage

  12. How do we do the damage? ( 5 of 6 ) Crowding • Seriously affects critters • We are critters, too!

  13. How do we do the damage? ( 6 of 6 ) The five “ C’s ” • Contamination • Compaction • Campfires • Change • Crowding

  14. Why should we bother? ( 1 of 3 ) Wildlands are examples of healthy ecology at work Symbol to man of the natural world Biodiversity Pleasure Scouting is designed such that outdoor use is a vital Method of bringing the Aims to our Scouts

  15. Why should we bother? ( 2 of 3 ) A thing is right when it tends to preserve the integrity, stability, and beauty of the biotic community. It is wrong when it tends otherwise.

  16. Why should we bother? ( 3 of 3 ) “…we human beings know so very little of life and its controlling forces that we have an imperative duty…, to live as carefully as possible” Knud Rasmussen - Arctic Explorer (1879-1933)

  17. Simple R for LNT x Learn how our actions can harm the backcountry Decide to do as little harm as possible Learn ways to minimize damage Go do it ( or don’t do it, as the case may be... ) Don’t be a wuss - help fellow outdoor enthusiasts join in!

  18. More sense of scale BSA has the opportunity right now to quickly influence the LNT behaviors of: Over20 millionoutdoor folks!

  19. Principles and Practices 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

  20. Plan Ahead and Prepare Start Learning about Leave No Trace Learn about our intended backcountry use Learn about our target ecosystem(s) Learn about our group’s capabilities Now we can start the detail planning!

  21. Leave No Trace Awareness Award Scout Requirements 1. Recite and explain the principles of Leave No Trace (LNT). 2. On three separate camping/backpacking trips demonstrate and practice the principles of LNT. 3. Earn the Camping and Environmental Science merit badges. 4. Participate in a LNT- related service project. 5. Give a 10-minute presentation on a LNT topic approved by your Scoutmaster. 6. Draw a poster or build a model to demonstrate the differences in how we camp or travel in high-use and pristine areas. Scouter Requirements 1. Recite and explain the principles of Leave No Trace (LNT). 2. On three separate camping/backpacking trips demonstrate and practice the principles of LNT. 3. Share with another Scout leader your understanding and knowledge of the Camping and Environmental Science merit badges. 4. Actively assist (training, advice, and general supervision) a Scout in planning, organizing, and leading a service project related to Leave No Trace. 5. Assist a minimum of three Scouts in earning the LNT Awareness Award. 6. Plan and conduct a LNT awareness for Scouts, Scouters, or an interested group outside Scouting.

  22. Cub Scouting’s Leave No Trace Awareness Award

  23. LNT - Information & Materials (800)332-4100 http://www.lnt.org email: charliethorpe@att.net

  24. Can we still do good Scouting within LNT ? Is there a place for the Pioneering Merit Badge? How about “Grand Old Duke of York” campfires? Should the location for “Hi-Adventure” be age-appropriate? Can we do “mass gatherings” in the backcountry? Where will we take the new Scouts to teach them how to camp? What other good questions should we add to the list....?

  25. Some Trekking “Theory” ( 1 of 9 )

  26. Some Trekking “Theory” ( 2 of 9 )

  27. Some Trekking “Theory” ( 3 of 9 )

  28. Some Trekking “Theory” ( 4 of 9 )

  29. Some Trekking “Theory” ( 5 of 9 )

  30. Some Trekking “Theory” ( 6 of 9 )

  31. Some Trekking “Theory” ( 7 of 9 )

  32. Some Trekking “Theory” ( 8 of 9 )

  33. Some Trekking “Theory” ( 9 of 9 )

  34. Choosing Equipment ( 1 of 5 ) • Destination backpacking - climbing, caving - hunting, fishing - photography - nature study, exploring • Thru-hiking

  35. Choosing Equipment ( 2 of 5 ) • Individual personal gear for everything • Individual gear for most items and group gear for a few major ones • Individual gear for very personal items only and group gear for as much as possible • Group gear for everything

  36. Choosing Equipment ( 3 of 5 ) • Heavy duty • ”Normal” • Lightweight • Ultralite

  37. Choosing Equipment ( 4 of 5 ) • Store bought • Home made

  38. Choosing Equipment ( 5 of 5 ) • Individual purchase • Group buy

  39. Team System Backpacking • Divide up all the “work” • Real responsibilities • Adults focus on youth • It is everybody’s trek!

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