POLICY SUMMARY:  wilderness ethics Home About the FWOC Join the FWOC Member Organizations Adopted Resolutions Outdoors West Officers Current List of Conservation Developments with Bush Administration History Policy Summary Convention Schedule Related Links Site Map Yosemite Valley, California                             © Jill Cross

FEDERATION OF WESTERN OUTDOOR CLUBS to main policy page >> To limit user impacts on backcountry and designated wilderness, the following rules are suggested to minimize impact: hikers should stay on established trails and not cut switchbacks; campers should stay in established camp sites when available; human waste should be properly disposed of; instead of using fires, camp stoves should be used instead; campers should wash well away from water sources and camps; natural features should be left undisturbed; wildlife should not be fed; pets should not be taken; and all litter should be packed out.  Hikers should obtain permits as required, register their parties and follow any special requirements for the area.  [Res. 10, 1992] to main policy page >>

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