Environmental Obligations

Tread Lightly!

The Mission of the Tread Lightly! organisation is "to encourage recreationalists to be responsible and apply low impact principles to all outdoor recreational activities".

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Recreation Vehicle Code of Ethics

• Keep to the laws and regulations on recreation vehicles (they change from State to State).
• Others have a right to peace and solitude - avoid noisy driving near settlements and general recreational areas.
• Keep to constructed vehicle tracks. Drive off roads only when you have special permission.
• Alpine areas, swamps and vegetated dunes are easily damaged. Avoid them.
• Respect our wildlife. Stop and look but never disturb or chase animals. It can affect their survival.
• Keep the environment clean. Carry your own, and maybe other people's, rubbish home.
• Keep all fire restrictions. Extinguish your fire before leaving. Don't let your exhaust emit sparks.
• Keep to restrictions on use of public land. Respect national parks and other conservation areas.
• Obtain permission before driving on private land. Leave livestock alone and gates as found.
• Keep your vehicle mechanically sound and quiet with an efficient muffler.
• Take adequate water, food, fuel and spares on trips. In remote areas travel with another vehicle.
• Join an appropriate and responsible recreation vehicle club if you use your vehicle mainly for recreation.
• Help in bush fire emergencies and search and rescue, if you are properly equipped and able.