4WD Code of Ethics

[konradh]

1. Obey the laws and regulations for recreational vehicles that apply to public lands.
2. Respect the cultural, heritage and environmental values of public/private land by obeying restrictions that may apply.
3. Respect our flora and fauna. Stop and look, but never disturb.
4. Keep to formed vehicle tracks.
5. Keep the environment clean. Carry your own and any other rubbish out.
6. Keep your vehicle mechanically sound and clean to reduce the environmental impact.
7. Adopt minimal impact camping and driving practices.
8. Seek permission before driving on private land. Do not disturb livestock or watering points. Leave gates as found.
9. Take adequate water, food, fuel, basic spares and a first aid kit on trips. In remote areas travel with another vehicle and have 10.Royal Flying Doctor Service, or equivalent, radio contact.
11.Enjoy your recreation and respect the right of others.
12.Plan ahead and lodge trip details with a responsible person.
13.Support four-wheel drive touring as a responsible and legitimate family recreational activity

[4x4er]

Nice one Konrad,

I like this Code for the Outdoors:

Take only pictures
Leave only foot/tyre-prints

I have always wondered about the shubs you see growing in the desert. Am sure that even if they are native shrubs, it cannot be easy to grow in these conditions, and they surely play a role in the food chain somewhere. Even one tyre going over a shrub or a part of it must throw its whole development routine out of whack! Any biologists/gardners who can throw some light on this?

[konradh]

4. Keep to formed vehicle tracks.


How do you do that then, especially if you're leading??

Well then #4 will be exempted for trip leaders.