Protecting Land Plants
Tread lightly
- When possible, walk on designated trails. Trampling can damage sensitive vegetation and intertidal animals. If there is no trail, try to walk on bare rock or sand.
- Don't take "short cuts" across bends in the trail. This can cause erosion when rainwater flows down the newly compacted area.
- Many orchids can be damaged or killed simply by touching or tugging on their stems—practice walking aware to protect these endangered species, and admire, but resist the urge to touch.
© Image courtesy of Mary Sanseverino