Leave No Trace means leaving the trail and surrounding nature exactly as they are in their most natural states. Don’t bother or approach wildlife. If they’re aware of your presence, you’ve already approached too closely, and you should quietly back away. Never attempt to feed wildlife—no matter how docile or friendly the animals might appear. Not only does feeding wildlife teach animals unhealthy and dangerous habits that harm their ability to survive in the wild, but it also puts you (and them) at risk of serious diseases or injury. Never remove rocks, plants or soil from nature. Again, if you see someone not adhering to these practices, say something.
Come prepared
One of the best ways to leave no trace is to be prepared when you begin your hike. Check the weather conditions, map out your itinerary, and tell people where you’re heading. All this’ll help prevent a disturbance you might cause by getting lost or wandering off the trail.
Dispose of all waste and trash
If you brought it with you, make sure you take it out with you. Dispose of all trash properly, and don’t leave anything around your campsite or on the trail. If you brought your dog, make sure to dispose of its waste as well.
Also choose your campsite wisely, respect other campers, and leave floral and animal life alone, its their home. When hiking, stick to the actual trail and well-defined paths to avoid disturbing the natural surroundings and negatively impacting fragile ecosystems. Walking in a single file helps to avoid widening the trail and trampling wildflowers, animal habitats and endless less-noticed but vitally important parts of surrounding flora. Never cut trails, even when it appears others have already done so and formed new trails.
This is just a few examples of how to be responsible on the trail and Leave No Trace.
For more info on this subject please visit: https://lnt.org
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