Welcome to Leave No Trace Ireland
The seven principles of Leave No Trace:
- Plan Ahead and Prepare
- Be Considerate of Others
- Respect Farm Animals and Wildlife
- Travel and Camp on Durable Ground
- Leave What You Find
- Dispose of Waste Properly
- Minimise the Effects of Fire
"promoting and inspiring responsible outdoor recreation through education, research, and partnerships"
Leave No Trace Ireland is an all-Ireland network of organisations and individuals with an interest in promoting the responsible recreational use of the countryside and wild places.
Leave No Trace Ireland runs training courses and awareness workshops and is currently applying for membership of the Leave No Trace Centre for Outdoor Ethics as an International Branch Member.
If you are interested in training, joining Leave No Trace or publishing the Leave No Trace message please contact us. Remember we all have a part to play, whether walking your dog, fishing, hiking, biking or visiting your local park - Please Leave No Trace and be an advocate for the Message.
"...the person who goes with reverent feet through the hills and valleys, accompanied by neither noise nor dust to scare away wild creatures, stopping often, watching closely, listening carefully. Only thus can they, at length, feel at one with what is, after all, their natural environment." (Praeger 1937)
Leave No Trace Ireland currently is both funded and supported by the following organisations:
