1. Leave No Trace (LNT)
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Troop Guide
N7–388–11–2

2. Leave No Trace (LNT) Provide ground rules
Note taking is encouraged - Objectives given out Give out Copy of P.2)
Additional handouts at end of presentation
Ask questions when you have them 1A

3. Learning Objectives
To emphasize the importance of using Leave No Trace principles during the upcoming Outdoor Experience.
To provide a better understanding of what Leave No Trace really is.
To explore ways that Wood Badge participants can incorporate the Leave No Trace message in their home units, districts and councils. 2

4. Learning Objectives
To emphasize the importance of using Leave No Trace principles during the upcoming Outdoor Experience.
To provide a better understanding of what Leave No Trace really is.
To explore ways that Wood Badge participants can incorporate the Leave No Trace message in their home units, districts and councils. 2A

5. The Seven Principles of Leave No Trace3

6. The Seven Principles of Leave No Trace
How many here are familiar with the Leave No Trace Program?
How Many are using the Principles of Leave No Trace in their unit?
Can you name any of the Principles of Leave no Trace?
Distribute copies of The Principles of Leave No Trace pamphlet. 3A

7. 1. Plan Ahead and Prepare 4

8. 1. Plan Ahead and Prepare Proper planning insures:
- Accomplish trip goals safely and enjoyable while minimizing damage to natural and cultural resources
Low risk adventures
Properly located campsites
Appropriate campfires and minimal trash
Comfortable and fun camping and hiking experiences 4A

9. 2. Travel and Camp on Durable Surfaces5

10. 2. Travel and Camp on Durable Surfaces
High Use Areas:
- Concentrate activities where vegetation is already absent
Use existing trails and designate campsites
Keep campsites small
Remote-Less Traveled Areas:
Spread out activities
Take different paths to avoid creating new trails
Disperse tents and cooking activities
Choose most durable surfaces – rock, gravel, dry grasses or snow 5A

11. 3. Dispose of Waste Properly6

12. 3. Dispose of Waste Properly
Trash – Pack it in – Pack it out
Wastewater – Strain and dispose of wastewater at least 200 feet from water sources.
Human Waste – Dig a cathole 6 to 8 inches deep, at least 200 feet from water sources, trails and campsites. 6A

13. 4. Leave What You Found 7

14. 4. Leave What You Found Minimize site alternation
Look and enjoy what you see
Avoid altering sites by digging or building
Replace what you clear from a campsite
Clean up high impact campsites
Good campsites are found – Not made 7A

15. 5. Minimize Campfire Impacts8

16. 5. Minimize Campfire Impacts
Use lightweight stoves
Use existing fire rings in a well placed campsite and dead wood
Leave No Trace fires are small and burnt down to ashes
Be certain all wood and campfire debris is dead out 8A

17. 6. Respect Wildlife 9

18. 6. Respect Wildlife Observe wildlife from a distance
Avoid wildlife during sensitive times: mating, nesting, etc.
Store food and scraps securely and out of reach
Never feed animals 9A

19. 7. Be Considerate of Other Visitors10

20. 7. Be Considerate of Other Visitors
Travel and camp in small groups
Let nature’s sounds prevail  keep noise down
Select campsites away from other groups
Always travel and camp quietly
Use clothing and gear colors that blend in with the environment
Respect private property and leave gates as found
10A

21. The Outdoor Experience11

22. The Outdoor Experience
During the pre-opening activity, you shared information with each other about the gear and clothing you will take with you for the upcoming Outdoor Experience. Later in this meeting, the patrol will discuss group gear, menus and cooking methods.
Can you explain how your choices of equipment, clothing and menus are affected by Leave No Trace principles?
11A

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24. Scenario 1: Alpine Setting
Different outdoor settings or activities require different ways of thinking about Leave No Trace. Turn to the Boy Scout Handbook to pages
There you will see two types of environments that require you to think about how you can apply LNT principles.
Handout copies of the Alpine setting.
The picture in front of you is an Alpine Setting. This is just one type of environment that you could be camping in.
You can tell from the number of fire rings, log benches and numerous trails that others have camped here often.
Where should you camp?
(Camp in the well-used areas near the fire rings and avoid the surrounding area that shows little or no impact.)
12A

25. How can we insure the use of Leave No Trace principles in our home units, districts and councils?13

26. How can we insure the use of Leave No Trace principles in our home units, districts and councils?
Ask for some ideas, then offer the following:
Challenge Scouts and Scouters to earn the LNT Awareness/Achievement Award
Invite representatives of land management agencies to share LNT presentations at Scout meetings.
Remind Scouts that the LNT principles are prominently listed in the Boy Scout handbook and Field Book
Offer Scout units no other alternative. If LNT principles are the guidelines by which Cub packs, Scout troops and Venturing crews always operate, that way of thinking will become second nature.
13A

27. Mission Statement of the Leave No Trace Program
The mission of the Leave No Trace program is to develop a nationally recognized minimum-impact backcountry educational system which educates wild land user groups, federal agencies and the public through training and effective written and video materials. 14

28. Mission Statement of the Leave No Trace Program
In earlier presentations, you were exposed to the idea of effective mission statements. Is the LNT Mission statement effective? Why or Why not?
[Use responses to present relevant background information about LNT – Hand out the background information on The Leave No Trace Program
See pages of Wood badge Course Binder and cover what is possible based on time.]
14A

29. Learning Objectives
To emphasize the importance of using Leave No Trace principles during the upcoming Outdoor Experience
To provide a better understanding of what Leave No Trace really is.
Explore ways that Wood Badge participants can incorporate the Leave No Trace message in their home units, districts and councils. 15

30. Learning Objectives
To emphasize the importance of using Leave No Trace principles during the upcoming Outdoor Experience
To provide a better understanding of what Leave No Trace really is.
Explore ways that Wood Badge participants can incorporate the Leave No Trace message in their home units, districts and councils.
15A

31. Thank you! 16

32. Thank you!
16A