richard wesley: leave no trace

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