A responsible sporting or outdoor activity is a practice that respects the environment and species and leaves no trace of its passage. This is possible by applying the 7 simple principles presented below!

7 good reflexes for a practice without trace
Christophe Manquillet

01

Prepare

  • Learn about authorized areas and marked trails
  • Respect private property, do not enter a plot if a
    ban is indicated
  • Limit the impact of your travel: favor alternatives to
    private car if possible (train, bicycle, carpooling, etc.)

 

Before an outing, find out about hunting periods in
beaten. From October to February, consult our site dedicated !

7 good reflexes for a practice without trace
Cyrille Beudot

02

Use designated and adapted spaces

  • Take the marked routes and existing trails. Off-piste and
    shortcuts result in trampling of vegetation
  • Respect the fragile nature of the soil, which is particularly clayey and slippery on the Montagne de Reims (especially during periods of thawing or after a
    heavy rain)
  • Picnic in the designated areas
7 good reflexes for a practice without trace

03

Zero waste on site

  • Carry a water bottle or hydration backpack with you to avoid
    plastic containers
  • Take your waste home to sort and recycle
  • Do not throw away your waste. Any micro waste left on site, including food scraps, can disrupt the health of flora and fauna.
    wild
7 good reflexes for a practice without trace

04

Prohibited lights

  • All fires are strictly prohibited in the forest and within 300 m of it.
  • Cigarette: in addition to being an olfactory nuisance for other users who come to enjoy nature, a simple cigarette butt represents a significant
    source of pollution and can cause fire
7 good reflexes for a practice without trace
Cyrille Beudot

05

Leave the environment intact

  • Leave natural elements found on the paths in their place. Rocks, dead wood, etc. represent a valuable habitat for certain species.
  • Do you come across a pretty flower? Rather than picking it, draw it or take a photo of it!
  • When planning an outing with the aim of picking, be aware of the regulations and safety instructions on this subject.
7 good reflexes for a practice without trace

06

Respect wildlife

  • Respect the silence of nature
  • Prioritize daytime activities: nighttime represents a refuge for wildlife, accustomed to calm and the absence of human activity
  • Keep your dog on a leash so as not to disturb wildlife
  • Do not feed animals to avoid harming their health
  • Avoid the ruts: they constitute a privileged habitat for certain protected species
7 good reflexes for a practice without trace
Cyrille Beudot

07

Respect other users

  • Act with courtesy and respect. Share space with others
    nature users
  • Respect the signs present in natural areas. Avoid an area if information or prohibition signs limit access (e.g. hunting, logging site)
  • Visit hunting dates (from October to February)

To increase the impact of these good practices before, during and after your outings in nature, make the people who accompany you aware of these good reflexes!

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