The seven principles
1. Plan Ahead and Prepare2. Travel and Camp on Durable Ground3. Dispose of Waste Properly4. Leave What You Find5. Minimise the Effects of Fire6. Respect Wildlife and Farm Animals7. Be Considerate of Others
An international movement
Leave No Trace Centre for Outdoor Ethics Leave No Trace Australia Leave No Trace Ireland Leave No Trace Canada Leave No Trace New Zealand
The New Zealand story
To promote and inspire responsible outdoor recreation Formed 2009 Partnerships Resources
Why do people leave impacts
(Manning 2003)
1. Uninformed2. Unskilled3. Careless4. Unavoidable5. Illegal
Part of the solution
One consistent universal message Training courses and the cascade effect Partnerships with stakeholders International presence Educational resources
What are advantages
Education not legislationOutdoor enthusiasts have a direct responsibility to look
after the places we visit New Zealand is now highly urbanised Adds value to a visitors experience
Partnerships
Department of Conservation Hillary Outdoors (OPC)Outward Board Independent trainers New Zealand Mountain Safety Council
DoC partnership
DoC partnership
DoC partnership
Tongariro partnership
Ngati Rangi Department of Conservation Ruapehu Alpine Lifts Local operators
Tongariro partnership
The future
Funding Expanding the Tongariro model Partnerships