Responsible Site and Trail Use

Recreation sites and trails are located in BC’s natural forests. By following the guidelines outlined in this section, we can protect our forests for generations to come.

"Take nothing but pictures, leave nothing but footprints.” Leave No Trace

When using recreation sites, users are encouraged to strive for no trace camping. In other words, when you leave a site, it should be in no worse condition than when you came. What you bring to a site, you take home with you - PACK-IN, PACK-OUT. This includes biodegradable scraps such as fruit peelings as they will likely not decompose before the next group of campers uses the site.

When using recreation trails, it is important to stay on designated trails only to protect the surrounding ecosystem.

Here are seven principles of Leave No Trace use that we strive for at our recreation sites and trails:

• Plan Ahead and Prepare
• Travel and Camp On Durable Surfaces
• Dispose of Waste Properly
• Leave What You Find
• Minimize Campfire Impacts
• Respect Wildlife
• Be Considerate of Other Visitors

Reference: http://www.env.gov.bc.ca/bcparks/explore/misc/notrace.html