The spirit of "Leave No Trace" comes from the concept of Leave No Trace in the United States. Whether you're roaming the city or the countryside, try it and leave only footprints, not trash.
哲学家尼采（Friedrich Nietzsche）曾说：「 所有伟大的思想都在散步中产生（All truly great thoughts are conceived while walking）。 」幸运的是，不管你身处偏远的山林、乡间的小路，还是繁华的城市街道，都可以随时开启一段散步的旅程。
Walking not only allows our thoughts and inspirations to flow freely, but also improves our physical health. Try making a walk a part of your daily routine by heading to your nearest park, block, or road for a simple "Leave No Trace" walk. In addition to being good to yourself, you can also be better for the earth through "traceless" environmental awareness.
What is "no trace"? Take away only the memories, not the garbage
From the mid-20th century onwards, the "outdoor travel" boom began and continues to this day. According to the U.S. National Park Service, there will be 325 million visits to national parks in 2023, 4.5 times more than in 1960 and 107 times more than in 1930.
In this context, the concept of "Leave No Trace" (LNT) was born. It encourages people to minimise the impact of human activities on the environment by following seven simple principles when traveling:
01. Plan ahead and prepare 事先计划与准备
02. Travel and camp on durable surfaces 在适合的地点旅行 / 扎营
03. Dispose of waste properly 妥善地处理垃圾
04. Leave what you find 离开时，保持环境原有的景象
05. Minimize campfire impacts 减低用火对环境的冲击
06. Respect wildlife 对野生的动植物保持尊重
07. Be considerate of other visitors 顾虑其他造访者的感受
The concept of "no trace" is not limited to "mountains and forests"
The concept of "no trace" in the hope that human activities will not affect the natural environment is not only applicable to mountain journeys, but also extends to our daily lives. Starting with the living environment, such as a park next to the street, a road that you must pass every day, or a riverbank near the city, even if it is just a simple walk, you can practice the spirit of "leaving no trace".
Today, head to your nearest park and complete a "Leave No Trace" walk! Based on the seven principles, please refer to the following suggestions for walking together to complete a "Leave No Trace" walk in your living environment.
01. If you have a long walk, you can bring your own light water bottle
02. Don't step on the grass / lawn
03. If there is garbage, find a trash can or recycling bin for it
04. Don't take flowers, leaves, or stones with you along the way.
05. When encountering sparrows or other wild animals, observe them from a distance and do not feed them.
06. If you want to listen to music, remember to wear headphones!