N.Ex4CampGuidelines.rtf
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- AG-0489-S-10-0147
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N. Exhibit 4 Minimum Impact Camping Guidlines
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EXHIBIT 4
MINUMUM IMPACT CAMPING GUIDELINES
1. Select campsites in durable areas at least 200' from lakes, streams, trails. If a previously used campsite is in the area, consider its use before creation of a new site. Do not construct lean-to's, bough beds 01 drainage ditches. Self-supporting tents and foam pads are alternatives to using native material. Pick sites which drain well naturally to avoid ditching tents.
The camp area shall be maintained to present a clean, neat and orderly appearance. It should be kept clean and free of litter at all times, e.g. pull tabs, cigarette butts, bread closures, foil. Metal, glass, plastic and other non-burnable material will be packed out. Firewood debris and chips will be raked weekly during camp occupation and wood kept in a stack.
Nailing to live trees is prohibited. Use rope or twine and shims if you attach tent poles to trees temporarily.
| 2. | Equipment caches are prohibited. All equipment (including stoves, tables, beds, tools, dishes, etc.) and supplies (including camp gear, food and horse feed) will be packed out at end of the project. |
| 3. | Pit-type toilets with or without tent covering are mandatory at all camps if used more than overnight. Pits will be located at least 200 feet from any water source. It must be at least to mineral soil depth and sufficient for planned use period. Plan ahead, length of stay may require several pits. The pit will be filled in at the end of use. Utilize natural screening effect of timber, brush, rock bluffs, etc. |
When on the job site, "leave-no-trace" minimum impact techniques should be used. Bury all human wastes at least 6" in mineral soil. Bury, or pack out, all toilet paper or hygiene products. Select sites well away from water sources.
4. Don't build rock fire rings. Use a fire pit or fire pan to contain warming/cooking fires. Dig a shallow pit, remove and save the sod or topsoil by setting it aside away from disturbance. Burn dead and down material. Keep fires small; burn all wood to a fine ash. For extended use at one campsite, periodically bury resulting ash but use the same fire pit. COR or his representative will designate any snag to be felled for camp wood if necessary. Felled trees will be low-stumped at no more than 3" height from ground level.
EXHIBIT 4
| 5. | Waste water shall be disposed of in a leach pit at least 200' from springs, streams and lakes. The pit shall be a minimum 2'x 2'x 2' and shall be filled with rock two to eight inches in diameter. The leach pit shall be covered with at least 2 feet of compacted soil when the camp is closed. |
| 6. | In order to decrease chances for site degradation, the use of saddle and pack stock shall be kept to the minimum necessary to accomplish the project. Stock not in use shall be removed from the National Forest until such time as they are required. |
| 7. | Avoid tying stock directly to trees. Stock should only be tied to trees for short durations of time to allow for loading/unloading. Use hobbles, pickets, high lines, rope hitchrails, or portable electric fences to contain stock and avoid scarring trees and compacting the soil. "Treesaver" straps help avoid scarring when a rope hitchline is attached to a tree. Allow stock to graze loose when possible. |
Stock handling facilities will be located at least 200 feet from any water source. Manure will be scattered to hasten decomposition.
| 8. | Stock salt will be in block form and secured off the ground in waterproof container. Locate the salt away from camps, trails, and live water. Remove when livestock are removed. |
| 9. | All camp areas will be returned to their natural condition. Replace topsoil and sod removed for a fire pit. Carefully return logs, rocks, limbs, etc. displaced during camp set-up. |
| 10. | Solitude is an important part of a wilderness visit. Minimize your impact on others by camping away from the other campsites. Keep noise levels to a minimum. Be courteous in sharing the trail with others. |
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