Environmental Care Code
Protect PLants and Animals
Treat New Zealand's forest and birds with care and respect.
They are unique and often rare. Find out the names of the
plants and animals within the areas used and how they are
inter-connected.
Remove Rubbish
Litter is unattractive, harmful to wildlife and can increase
vermin and disease. Plan visits to reduce rubbish, and carry
out what is carried in. Take out any rubbish found.
Bury Toilet Waste
In areas without toilet facilities, bury toilet waste in
a shallow hole well away from waterways, tracks, campsites
and huts. In snow areas take it away.
Keep Streams and Lakes Clean
When cleaning and washing, take the water and wash well away
from the water source. Because soaps and detergents are harmful
to water-life, drain used water into the soil to allow it
to be filtered.
Take Care with Fires
By keeping to the track, where one exists, you lesson the
chance of damaging fragile plants. Try to avoid over use of
an area.
Respect our Cultural Heritage
Many places in New Zealand have a spiritual and historical
significance. Try to know about the ones in the areas used
with groups. Treat these places with consideration and respect.
Camp Carefully
When camping leave no trace or your visit.
Be an environmental role model by taking positive action
to enhance the environment where possible.
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