Leave No Trace Principles
Outdoor Ethics Scenarios
USA vs Can
History
100

This principle encourages visitors to minimize the impact of campsites, trails, and resting areas.



What is *Travel and Camp on Durable Surfaces*?



100

You find litter on the trail but don’t have enough room in your bag to carry it. What should you do?



What is *carry out what you can and come back for more later or notify park staff*?



100

Which country incorporates bilingual education (English and French) into its Leave No Trace materials?

A: What is Canada?

100

In which decade did Leave No Trace principles begin to be officially adopted in Canada?

What is the 1990s?

200

The principle that reminds us to take everything we bring in back out with us.



What is *Dispose of Waste Properly*?



200

Someone in your group wants to carve their initials into a tree. How do you respond?



What is *explain that carving damages trees and disrupts natural beauty*?



200

Which country developed the Leave No Trace program first?

What is the USA? (The program started in the 1980s, while Canada adapted it in the 1990s.)

200

What outdoor activity was one of the first to adopt Leave No Trace practices?

What is backpackng?

300

This principle is about observing and enjoying wildlife without disturbing them.



What is *Respect Wildlife*?



300

You’re hiking and come across a pile of rocks. What should you do?



What is *leave the rocks as you found it*?



300

Which country includes indigenous principles in there leave no trace? 

A: What is Canada?

300

This organization, is dedicated to minimizing human impact on nature, promotes seven principles of responsible outdoor recreation and adapts them for Canada's diverse landscapes.

What is Leave No Trace ?

400

This principle encourages us to enjoy natural areas as they are without taking natural souvenirs.



What is *Leave What You Find*?



400

You are camping and someone suggests burning food scraps in the fire. How would you address this?



What is *explain that burning food scraps attracts animals and leaves behind residue*?



400

Which country has a higher focus on managing encounters with large wildlife like bears through Leave No Trace guidelines?

A: What is Canada?

400

Which Canadian wilderness areas were some of the first to adopt Leave No Trace principles in their educational programs?

What are National Parks. Ex. Banff and Jasper?

500

This principle reminds us to be considerate of others in the outdoor environment.



What is *Be Considerate of Other Visitors*?



500

Your friend wants to feed a wild animal. How would you explain why that’s not a good idea?



What is *feeding animals disrupts their natural foraging habits and can make them dependent on humans*?



500

Which country focuses more on heavily trafficked areas such as urban green spaces and national parks?

A: What is 'USA'

500

In what year was 'No trace' formed prior to what is known today as 'leave no trace'

What is 1994?