Resources Restored. Lives changed.

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Resources Restored. Lives changed.
Leave No Trace For the Outdoor Workplace
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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.

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What do you need to pack?

• Conservation Corps has
• Tents, cooking gear, dishes, food
• Youll need
• Sleeping bag pad
• Head lamp
• Entertainment (books, cards, games)
• Clothes/toiletries etc
• Comfy shoes for around camp
• Camp chair, Other?

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Mmmm. Cheesy Brats!
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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

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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

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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
• Dont create new trails or shortcut switchbacks
• Walk single file in the middle of the trail, even
  when wet or muddy

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Does this surface look durable?
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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

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A cozy spike camp
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Livin large
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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 dont bury or leave
  behind any food or food scraps

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Dispose of Waste Properly

• When a latrine isnt 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 dont leave it on the
  ground. Pack out all TP and hygiene products-
  dont burn them (fire hazard). Carry a zip lock
  baggy to make this an easy carry out.

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Dispose of Waste Properly

• RECYCLE!
• Take water to camp, not chores to the water- it
  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

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Dishwashing is a community sport
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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
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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.

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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

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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.

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Be Considerate of Other Visitors

• Let natures 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.