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