A Conversation for Countryside Etiquette
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The Researcher formally known as Dr St Justin Started conversation Jul 30, 2003
* If you bring something with you, take it back with you when you leave. Litter, left-over food, cigarette ends, and so on do nothing for the countryside - it doesn't take that much effort to take it home with you, or find a bin.
* Don't light fires. You never know how far they'll spread. Smokers - if you stamp out a cigarette, make sure it is *completely* out. Even better, pick it up again, and put it in a bin, or take it back home with you.
* Keep dogs under control - especially where there are other animals around
* Keep to the paths - that's what they're there for!
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Bogie Posted Jul 30, 2003
Always close gates after you!
Do not feed the animals - ANYTHING!
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Barneys Bucksaws Posted Jul 30, 2003
"Take nothing but pictures, leave nothing but footprints."
Pick up after yourself - everything!
Even picking wild flowers, be careful. Some species are protected. For example, you can pick wild tiger lillies in Manitoba, but in Saskatchewan, they're protected, and you can face HUGE fines if you disturb them. In Manitoba, wild white lady slippers are protected. Better to take their pictures, then you have them forever.
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MMF - Keeper of Mustelids, with added P.M.A., is now in a relationship. Posted Jul 31, 2003
Please don't even leave footprints. This is why so many footpaths have become quagmires. People avoid the muddy path and walk on the verges eventually creating a four-lane highway. Tread with care and do not plough,surf. A good walker should be quiet and gentle. Remember Lichen takes thousands of years to grow, and can be destroyed by one misplaced foot.Take photos and leave harmony.
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AEndr, The Mad Hatter Posted Aug 2, 2003
"Leave nothing behind but your thanks"
"Take nothing home but what you brought"
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