What is Tread Lightly!?
Q: What is Tread Lightly!?
A: Tread Lightly! is a non-profit organization in the United States with the mission of promoting responsible outdoor use through ethics, education, and stewardship.
Q: Who supports Tread Lightly!?
A: Tread Lightly! is supported by individuals, small businesses, and corporations.
Q: What is the problem that Tread Lightly! addresses?
A: Tread Lightly! addresses the threat that outdoor recreation poses to the ecosystem, including the impact of off-road vehicles such as ATVs, off-highway motorcycles, snowmobiles, Jeeps, and pickup trucks.
Q: Does Tread Lightly! focus only on off-road vehicles?
A: No, Tread Lightly! recognizes that all forms of outdoor recreation, such as camping, hiking, fishing, and hunting, can pose a threat to the environment if conducted irresponsibly.
Q: Why is responsible outdoor use important?
A: Responsible outdoor use helps to preserve natural resources and ecosystems for future generations.
Q: How does Tread Lightly! promote responsible outdoor use?
A: Tread Lightly! promotes responsible outdoor use through education on ethics and stewardship, as well as providing practical tips and suggestions for minimizing impact while enjoying the outdoors.
Q: What can people do to tread lightly while enjoying the outdoors?
A: People can tread lightly by following principles such as staying on designated trails, packing out all trash, minimizing noise and disruption to wildlife, and respecting other users and their enjoyment of the outdoors.
