This means whatever you bring on the trail with you comes out with you too. All rubbish must be carried with you, so think carefully about the amount of packaging that you are taking with you. How will you carry all the rubbish you generate? Where do you plan to dispose of it? Will you have a supply drop that can collect your rubbish?
There are also specific rules about toileting and camping near water catchment area’s that you will need to comply with if this applies to your hike. Check with the land manager before you go.
Sticking to trails and camping in designated camping areas will help to avoid disturbing the flora and fauna of the area. There are also regulations restricting the picking of native vegetation which you need to adhere to as-well.
To find out more about Leave no Trace you can visit the int.org website.
Leave No Trace
Trails in WA have a leave no trace policy.
The 7 Leave No Trace Principles are:
This means whatever you bring on the trail with you comes out with you too. All rubbish must be carried with you, so think carefully about the amount of packaging that you are taking with you. How will you carry all the rubbish you generate? Where do you plan to dispose of it? Will you have a supply drop that can collect your rubbish?
There are also specific rules about toileting and camping near water catchment area’s that you will need to comply with if this applies to your hike. Check with the land manager before you go.
Sticking to trails and camping in designated camping areas will help to avoid disturbing the flora and fauna of the area. There are also regulations restricting the picking of native vegetation which you need to adhere to as-well.
To find out more about Leave no Trace you can visit the int.org website.