Tread Lightly!, Organization With A Mission To Maintain A Healthy Environment

Monday, November 30, 2009 , Posted by Ridwanars at 2:47 PM

Really undeniable that offroad motorcycle or trail adventure activity in this time chargeable as one of the nature's vandal, although not thoroughly true, but time has come we have changed! Offroad motorcycle even also there the ethics, even less we face direct with nature and environment around fitting we guard with the preservation, so born term Tread Lightly. Besides Trail Riders Fellowship that do this matter's activity, one of the organization that be conceptor and develop this program by the name of same that is Tread Lightly!

Tread Lightly! is a national nonprofit organization with a mission to proactively protect recreation access and opportunities in the outdoors through education and stewardship. TreadLightly!'s educational message, along with its training and restoration initiatives are strategically designed to instill an ethic of responsibility in a wide variety of outdoor enthusiasts and the industries that serve them. The program's goal is to balance the needs of the people who enjoy outdoor recreation with our need to maintain a healthy environment.

In 1985, the U.S. Forest Service launched the Tread Lightly! program as a means of addressing concerns about the impacts from increasing numbers of visitors to the great outdoors for recreational purposes. In 1990, to maximize the program?s effectiveness, management responsibilities were transferred to the private sector, making Tread Lightly! an apolitical, nonprofit organization. Tread Lightly! is now the nation's signature ethics message for recreationists that use motorized and mechanized vehicles in their outdoor pursuits.

Tread Lightly! has become an ethical and educational force in bringing together and unifying a broad spectrum of stakeholders including agencies, industry, media, conservation and enthusiast groups, and concerned individuals who share a common goal—to find a balance between humans and nature. Our federal partners in spreading the message of responsible and ethical use of the outdoors include the National Park Service, Forest Service, Bureau of Land Management, Bureau of Reclamation, and the Army Corps of Engineers.

The message is simple: conserve our environment! Make the commitment to follow Tread Lightly! principles as summarized in the Tread Lightly! Pledge:

Travel Responsible
Respect the Rights of Others
Educate Yourself
Avoid Sensitive Areas
Do Your Part

These are the basic tools for responsible recreation.

In the following pages you will find indepth information on how to Tread Lightly! by minimizing your impacts on land with your dirt bike. By practicing these principles and suggestions provided in the guide, you will help protect natural resources and preserve access to public lands.

This organization is even also gives place and study for clubs to express their concern for the deterioration of recreational opportunities. Clubs and Associations play a critical role in disseminating Tread Lightly!’s message, principles and educational materials to peers and others while at the same time building enthusiasm for the program. Tread Lightly! offers two types of club memberships: Member Clubs and Official Partner Clubs. See also at Tread Lightly!