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March 19, 2020
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There are a large number of us now going into self-isolation. That means less hanging out with large numbers of friends and less social time going out. Self-isolation could prove to be well, quite isolating. So how do we look after our well-being? Fortunately nature is pretty generous with its powerful
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February 7, 2020
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Leave No Trace has a strong presence at the Kathmandu Coast to Coast race as part of the partnership. LNT has been working to give key messages about disposing of waste properly, respecting Kea and planning ahead and preparing to avoid introducing pests and diseases into new areas. Richard Wesley and Chris North set
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October 25, 2019
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September 10, 2019
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At Leave No Trace we put a lot of work into helping people understand that animals need their space. Humans take up so much of the world that when we go into areas where wildlife is at home, we need to make sure we do it on their terms. That means giving them space. Maybe …
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September 1, 2019
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An article on the news this morning drew attention to the selling of moa bones on sites such as TradeMe. I thought it was an excellent truly New Zealand example of the leave no trace principle of “Leave what you find”. “As soon as there’s a trade, there’s an incentive to start illegally
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August 14, 2019
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Visiting the mountain regions of New Zealand is one of my passions. The freedom and wild beauty of our hills, valley and rivers is a treasure to be protected and passed to the next generation. The spread of protected lands and habitats across Aoteroa New Zealand is second to none on this small fragile planet. …
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February 17, 2019
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When does spreading acts of kindness become a Leave No Trace issue? When the kindness comes in the form of painted rocks left in national parks. The painted rock project has taken the outdoor world of rocks by storm. The Kindness Rocks Project started the trend, encouraging people to find smooth rocks, paint them with
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March 22, 2018
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Abel Tasman Kayaks has been working with Leave No Trace New Zealand for two years and has run two very successful Leave No Trace Trainer courses for its guides, and makes sure all our guides are Leave No Trace qualified! We have been spreading the Leave no Trace principles via our maps that we provide …
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May 7, 2017
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Fresh off the press is news of a newly identified threat that could kill a range of native plants including Pōhutukawa, Rata, Mānuka, Kānuka, Ramarama, Rōhutu and Swamp Maire. At Leave No Trace our education programmes have included ways to avoid spreading Dydimo, Kauri Collar Rot/ Dieback, and invasive species
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January 14, 2017
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The Leave No Trace principle “Minimise the effects of fire” is one of the most controversial. People tend to hold strong views either for or against fires. Some think that a trip outdoors isn’t complete with an evening fire, others worry about the potential for wildfires that burn entire forests. Where you stand
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