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'''Leave No Trace''' is a set of principles for participation in outdoor | '''Leave No Trace''' is a set of principles for participation in outdoor recreation that seeks to minimize the impact on the [[natural environment]]. Proponents of Leave No Trace believe that individual impacts caused by recreation can accumulate to degrade the land. Therefore, the Leave No Trace message encourages people who spend time in the out-of-doors to behave in such a way that they can minimize unavoidable impacts and prevent avoidable impacts. It is often summarized: "Take only photos, leave only foot prints." | ||
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The Leave No Trace program is managed by the Leave No Trace Center for Outdoor Ethics, | The Leave No Trace program is managed by the Leave No Trace Center for Outdoor Ethics, | ||
<ref name="lnthome">{{cite web | last = | first = | authorlink = | coauthors = | year = | url = http://lnt.org | title = Center for Outdoor Ethics | format = | work = | publisher = Leave No Trace | accessdate = 2006-08-03}}</ref> formerly Leave No Trace, Inc., which is a [[501(c)(3)]] non-profit organization. The Leave No Trace Center for Outdoor Ethics is an international nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting and inspiring responsible outdoor | <ref name="lnthome">{{cite web | last = | first = | authorlink = | coauthors = | year = | url = http://lnt.org | title = Center for Outdoor Ethics | format = | work = | publisher = Leave No Trace | accessdate = 2006-08-03}}</ref> formerly Leave No Trace, Inc., which is a [[501(c)(3)]] non-profit organization. The Leave No Trace Center for Outdoor Ethics is an international nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting and inspiring responsible outdoor recreation through education, research and partnerships. Leave No Trace tries to build awareness, appreciation and respect for our wildlands. | ||
== Principles == | == Principles == | ||
