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Tread Softly

As we begin to say farewell to winter, now is a great time to remind ourselves of the importance of Treading Softly in the bush.  Victoria’s bushland areas are a valuable and fragile recreational resource.  They need to be protected and nurtured so that we and future generations can enjoy them. As experienced bushwalkers we have a responsibility to lead by example.

Some of the things you can do to leave no impact are:

  • Make all parties small parties
  • Keep to the track
  • Use existing campsites
  • Leave campsites in the same or better condition than when you arrived.
  • Use a stove to cook
  • Take care with campfires
  • Protect water resources
  • Bury toilet waste 15cm deep at least 100m from campsites, water sources and tracks, in the soil (not snow).
  • Carry out all rubbish
  • Respect flora and fauna
  • Comply with biosecurity measures

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