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Leave NoRestored. Trace Resources Lives changed. For the Outdoor Workplace Plan Ahead and Prepare • Know and follow all site regulations • When selecting equipment for work assignment, choose tools to minimize impact to the resource • Carry supplies to facilitate Leave No Trace (bags for trash and recycling) • Be prepared for extreme weather, hazards and emergencies. What do you need to pack? • Conservation Corps has: – Tents, cooking gear, dishes, food You’ll need: Sleeping bag & pad Head lamp Entertainment (books, cards, games) Clothes/toiletries etc Comfy shoes for around camp Camp chair, Other? Mmmm…. Cheesy Brats! Travel and Camp on Durable Surfaces • ALWAYS respect trail designations, road closures and private property • Protect cultural and natural resources by insuring that all gates and posted closures are observed Travel and Camp on Durable Surfaces • At the Worksite – Choose areas that have had previous use as worksite staging areas. Avoid places where impacts are just beginning – Do not create new work areas unless there is no alternative – A good worksite is a clean worksite – Rehabilitate the site when finished, leaving it natural Travel and Camp on Durable Surfaces • On Roads and Trails – Stay on Roads and Trails to protect wildlife, habitats, plant ecosystems, cultural sites – Avoid travel on roads and trails when extreme environmental conditions exist – Travel on the most durable surface – Walk or ride on established trails ONLY – Don’t create new trails or shortcut switchbacks – Walk single file in the middle of the trail, even when wet or muddy Does this surface look durable? Travel and Camp on Durable Surfaces • At the Campsite – Protect riparian areas and trails by camping at least 200 feet (~70 steps) from lakes, streams and trails – Good campsites are found, not made. Altering a site is not necessary – Evaluate the area: in popular areas concentrate use on existing sites; in pristine areas disperse to prevent creation of new campsites and avoid places where impacts are just beginning A cozy spike camp Livin’ large Dispose of Waste Properly • Pack out all trash- yours and others. IE: cigarette butts, lunch or snack wrappers, unused work materials, and equipment fuels and lubricants • Remove all flagging as you complete project • Keep the wild in wildlife: don’t bury or leave behind any food or food scraps Dispose of Waste Properly • When a latrine isn’t available, deposit solid human waste in a cathole dug 6-8 inches deep at least 200 feet from water, trails and worksites. Cover and disguise cathole when finished • Use TP sparingly and don’t leave it on the ground. Pack out all TP and hygiene productsdon’t burn them (fire hazard). Carry a zip lock baggy to make this an easy carry out. Dispose of Waste Properly RECYCLE! • • Take water to camp, not chores to the waterit creates an unnecessary use trail. • To wash your hands/dishes, carry water 200 feet away from water source like streams or lakes. Use biodegradeable soap in small amounts. • Never burn trash- it releases noxious chemicals and pollutants Dishwashing is a community sport Biodegradable? Type of Litter Length of Biodegradation Aluminum cans 80-100 years Nylon fabrics 30-40 years Paper containers with Plastic Coating 5 years Paper containers 2 weeks to 5 months Fecal Matter 1-4 weeks, pathogens can last up to a year Toilet Paper Months Orange Peels 1 week to 6 months Leave What You Find • Leave rocks, plants and other natural objects as you find them • Avoid introducing or transporting non-native species- brush off boots and clothes before getting into truck, rinse trucks regularly. Minimize Campfire Impacts -Stay up to date on current fire weather conditions and burn bans. - When using an official established fire ring, keep fires small, gather only dead and downed wood. - Never leave fire unattended, burn all wood and coals to ash, put out campfire completely. -Any time an unofficial fire ring is found, break it apart and rehabilitate the site Respect Wildlife • Do not disturb animals or their homes, and respect wildlife travel paths and feeding areas. • Observe wildlife from a distance. Give them plenty of space, avoid loud noises, sudden movement and never follow or approach an animal. • Never feed animals or leave scraps that might be eaten. It damages their health, alters natural behaviors and exposes them to predators and other dangers. Be Considerate of Other Visitors • Let nature’s sounds prevail. Avoid loud voices or noises, which can often travel great distances in some natural areas. Travel quietly to be more aware of the environment and strive to be inconspicuous, including at the worksite. • Respect visitors and protect the quality of their experience. Many people go to sites to enjoy the peace and solitude found there. Be courteous of others.