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Use existing trails<\/h1>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Prioritize the use of marked and officially sanctioned trails<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Respect closed paths (both temporary and permanent) and avoid invading private properties<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Practices for sustainability<\/h1>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Leave the area as you found it<\/h1>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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All the waste you have created must go back with you, and never end up in nature. Leaving waste in nature pollutes the environment and is very harmful to the flora and fauna<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Don\u2019t throw away organic waste in nature: fruit peel, nuts, food leftovers, etc. While organic waste is biodegradable, it can take a long time to do so, in some cases over a year.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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If during the hike you see waste you can take with you, it\u2019s recommeded to pick it up and throw it in the nearest trash can.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Respect the flora and the fauna<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

Don\u2019t disturb the tranquility of natural spaces by making unnecessary noises. These ones can cause stress and fear in wild animals, and alter their normal behavior<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Don\u2019t damage the flora, adapting your course to avoid harm to plants and trees<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Don\u2019t collect mushrooms, plants or fruits indiscriminately or outside the limits set by local regulations<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Don\u2019t intervene in any way in the natural habitat, avoiding piling up or moving rocks or any other elements<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Don\u2019t disturb or hound wild animals. If you see any, stop or slow your step to avoid scaring them<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Control your pets if hiking with them, having them on a leash so they don\u2019t pursue other animals or damage vegetation<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Use eco-friendly products<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Avoid single-use products<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Carry a reusable bottle and ecological kitchen utensils to reduce the amount of waste created<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Choose biodegradable personal care products. Make sure that any product you take with you is eco-friendly, such as biodegradable toilet paper<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Use technological products that are energetically efficient, such as solar-powered devices, to reduce the need for batteries and take advantage of renewable energies<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Be ecological even outside the trail<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Check your equipment\u2019s ecological footprint and use products that can be recycled or reused<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Use sustainable transport, public transport and shared vehicles, and do carbon offset for all travels<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Go in small, organized groups<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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BIG GROUPS have a bigger environmental impact<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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OPTIMIZE THE SIZE OF THE GROUP<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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If it\u2019s necessary to hike in big groups, divide the group into smaller ones and leave some space between them<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Plan the route properly<\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Look up the rules and regulations of the area where you plan to hike<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Choose trails close to your location to reduce your carbon footprint, and to promote local tourism development<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Use GPS and offline applications, as they reduce the need for printed maps<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Bring a physical compass with you, as a back-up in case of technological problems<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Don\u2019t light fires<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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If fire becomes necessary, make sure to light it in areas where it\u2019s allowed and can be controlled, and to completely extinguish the embers when you\u2019re done.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Always remember that the true inhabitants of the natural environment are the animals and
plants that live there. HIKERS ARE NOTHING MORE THAN GUESTS<\/mark><\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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