leave no trace
Example Sentences
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If you visit the area, remember to leave no trace, never step on the wildflowers and do not collect anything — flowers, rocks or artifacts.
From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 30, 2025
Dartmoor wild campers are being urged to "tread lightly and leave no trace", by the park authority after the ruling.
From BBC • May 22, 2025
One of the principles of Burning Man is to leave no trace - an expectation that all attendees will pack out everything they brought to Black Rock City and clean out their camps before leaving.
From Washington Times • Sep. 7, 2023
It is your responsibility to leave no trace, especially since you won’t have any of the amenities of a campground — no toilet, water source or garbage bin.
From Seattle Times • Apr. 24, 2023
For the mission to be successful, Ken had to work quickly and leave no trace of his presence.
From "Spies: The Secret Showdown Between America and Russia" by Marc Favreau
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