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REMOVE RUBBISH:
Litter is unattractive, harmful to wildlife and can increase
vermin and disease. Plan your visits to reduce rubbish and carry
out what you carry in.
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PROTECT
PLANTS AND ANIMALS: Treat New Zealand's forest and birds with
care and respect. They are unique and often rare.
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BURY TOILET
WASTE: In areas without toilet facilities, bury your toilet
waste in a shallow hole away from waterways, tracks, huts and
campsites.
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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 to
allow it to be filtered. If you suspect the water may be contaminated,
either boil it for at least three minutes, or filter or chemically
treat it.
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TAKE CARE
WITH FIRES: Portable fuel stoves are less harmful to the environment
and are more efficient than fires. If you do use a fire, keep
it small, use only dead wood and make sure it is out by dousing
with water and checking the ashes before leaving.
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CAMP CAREFULLY:
When camping leave no trace of your visit.
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KEEP TO
THE TRACK: By keeping to the track where one exists, you lessen
the chance of damaging fragile plants.
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CONSIDER
OTHERS: People visit the back-country and rural areas for many
reasons. Be considerate of other visitors who also have a right
to enjoy the natural environment
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RESPECT
OUR CULTURAL HERITAGE: Many places in New Zealand have a spiritual
and historical significance. Treat these places with consideration
and respect.
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ENJOY YOUR
VISIT: Enjoy your outdoor experience. Take a last look before
leaving an area; will the next visitor know that you have been
there.
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