Protect plants and animals - Treat California’s forests and birds with care and respect. They are unique and often rare.
Remove rubbish - Litter is unattractive, harmful to wildlife and can increase vermin and disease. Plan your trips to reduce rubbish and carry out what you carry in.
Bury toilet waste - In areas without toilet facilities, bury your toilet waste in a shallow hole well away from waterways, tracks, campsites and huts. This helps to stop the spread of Giardia. Even better still, pack it out with you as well.
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, which acts as a filter. If you suspect the water may be contaminated, boil it for at least three minutes, filter it, or chemically treat it.
Take care with fires - Portable fuel stoves are less harmful to the environment and are more efficient than fires.
Camp carefully - When camping, leave no trace of your visit.
Keep to the Trail - By keeping to the Trail, you reduce the chance of damaging fragile plants.
Consider others - People enjoy the wilderness and rural areas for many reasons. Be considerate to other visitors who also have a right to enjoy the natural environment.
Respect our cultural heritage - Many places in America have a spiritual and historical significance. Treat these places with consideration and respect.
Enjoy your visit - Enjoy your outdoors experience. Take a last look before leaving an area; will the next visitor know that you have been there?
