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Valuing and Protecting the Great Outdoors

LNT：擁抱無痕山林

精英翻譯社轉自https://www.ivy.com.tw/newsLetter/analysis_cont/2021032512003249062

Anyone that is keen on getting out into nature knows that the pristine, untouched beauty of the outdoors will only remain that way if people respect the environments they visit. To ensure that this happens, the Leave No Trace Center for Outdoor Ethics has come up with a framework of seven principles for people to follow. These principles can be applied whether one is hiking to a remote campsite or enjoying a local park.

任何熱愛走進大自然的人都知道，只有當人們尊重所造訪的環境時，原始而未受破壞的戶外美景才會被保留下來。為了確保這種情況，無痕山林戶外道德中心想出了一個由七個原則組成的準則以供人們遵循。無論是健行至偏遠的露營地，或是在當地的公園享受戶外時光，都可以應用這些原則。

The Leave No Trace principles offer guidelines for how people can leave a minimal impact in the areas they explore. While most relate to correct behavior for when people are outdoors, the first principle is about planning ahead. Before you head out on an adventure, preparation is essential. Adequate planning helps keep you and your group safe. A little research will also give you a basic understanding of the environment you’ll visit.

無痕原則提供方針指導人們如何在他們所探索的地區中留下最小的衝擊。儘管大多數原則與人們在戶外活動時的正確行為有關，第一個原則是關於提前計劃。在你出發去冒險之前，準備工作極其重要。充分的計畫有助於確保你和團隊的安全。進行一點研究也可以讓你對即將要造訪的環境有基本的了解。

The other rules to follow when you are outdoors are quite simple. You should always walk on proper trails and stay at marked campsites. Everything you bring with you into an area needs to be brought back out. Of course, this means trash like plastic bags and bottles, but it also includes leftovers and food scraps. Further, when you leave a nature area, you should leave what you find. That is, don’t take anything from the trail like flowers or rocks with you.

你在戶外時要遵循的其他規則相當簡單。你應該始終走在適當的步道上，並待在有標示的露營地。你攜帶至該地區的所有東西都必須帶走。當然，這意味著要帶走像是塑膠袋和瓶子等垃圾，但其中也包括剩菜剩飯和食物殘渣。此外，當你離開自然區域時，應該保持環境原有的風貌。也就是說，不要帶走步道上像是花朵或石頭等任何東西。

You should also minimize campfires. It is actually best to carry a portable stove when you go camping. If you are making fires (and if they are even allowed), it is vital that you make sure the fire is out before you leave. The last two principles are about respect and consideration. Respect any wildlife in the area; you’re in their home. Finally, be courteous towards anyone else you meet and think of how your actions may affect others that are enjoying the outdoors alongside you.

你也應該盡量少用營火。實際上，去露營最好攜帶可攜式火爐。如果你要生火（甚至是在允許生火的情況下），確保在離開前將火撲滅是至關重要的。最後兩個原則是關於尊重和體貼。尊重該地區的任何野生動物；你是在牠們的家園。最後，對遇到的任何其他人保持禮貌，並想想自己的行為可能會如何影響與你一起享受戶外環境的其他人。