Leave No Trace

October 31, 2018 Len Metcalf

The ‘Leave no Trace’ organisation has released social media guidelines of interest to us photographers. I have included them bellow.

”When posting to social media, consider the following:

Tag thoughtfully – avoid tagging (or geotagging) specific locations. Instead, tag a general location such as a state or region, if any at all. While tagging can seem innocent, it can also lead to significant impacts to particular places.

Be mindful of what your images portray – give some thought to what your images may encourage others to do. Images that demonstrate good Leave No Trace practices and stewardship are always in style.

Give back to places you love – invest your own sweat equity into the outdoor spaces and places you care about. Learn about volunteer stewardship opportunities and get involved in the protection of our shared lands.

Encourage and inspire Leave No Trace in social media posts– given the millions of social media users in the world, think of the incredible potential that social media has to educate outdoor enthusiasts – first timers to seasoned adventurers – about enjoying our wild lands responsibly.”

Link to full article https://lnt.org/blog/new-social-media-guidance

These are on top of thier original Leave no Trace principles.

The Seven Principles

Plan Ahead and Prepare
Travel and Camp on Durable Surfaces
Dispose of Waste Properly
Leave What You Find
Minimize Campfire Impacts
Respect Wildlife
Be Considerate of Other Visitors

The Australian website for local guidance can be accessed here.. http://www.lnt.org.au/programs/7-principles.html

Dip Falls, The Tarkine, Tasmania. A marked tourist location with tracks, car parking, toilets and picnic areas. Designed by the forestry commission for tourism. Just in case you were wondering why I put the location.