Conservations
Groups Links
Other
groups that promote conservation include:
Trail
Preservation
The
loose sand and shale soils on the steep slopes
are easily damaged and eroded. Thus, the mountain
is limited to foot travel only, as bicycles, motorized
vehicles and horses cause irreparable trail damage.
Old, discontinued trails running straight up and
down the slopes should not
be used. The same goes for creating new trails
on the mountain.
We
are proud to belong to the Leave
No Trace Organization that advocates outdoor
ethics for visitors to use. We adhere to the seven
(7) Leave No Trace principles:
 1. Plan
Ahead and Prepare
2.
Travel and Camp on Durable Surfaces
3.
Dispose of Waste Properly
4.
Leave What You Find
5.
Minimize Campfire Impacts
6.
Respect Wildlife
7.
Be Considerate of Other Visitors
 Please note that due to safety concerns, campfires
and overnight camping are prohibited on all
lands owned or managed by the Mount Nittany Conservancy.
Please note that we have a Carry in, Carry Out
Trash Policy; NO trash
receptacles are located along the trails!
Wildlife
Conservation
With
the help of our visitors, we hope to help conserve
and preserve our local wildlife. The Mount Nittany
Trail is great for year-round wildlife viewing;
everything from song birds and birds of prey,
to white tail deer and the like.
 Some
guidelines to follow while on the trail that will
help to enable you to view wildlife include:
1. The quieter you are, the better chance
you will have of seeing birds, deer, rabbits, and
more...
2. Wear colors that blend in with nature.
Bright colors may be easier for others to see, however
they also alert animals to your presence and may
frighten them away.
3. Don't do anything that would alter the
behavior of an animal. This includes things such
as feeding or offering food to the animals. Behaviors
such as these increase the risk of wildlife associating
people as a source of food — and we already
know how pesky some wildlife can be! Also, wild
animals are not tame; thus there is always a chance
of behavior on the animals part that can put us
humans in harms way.
Wilderness
Medicine
 Did
you know that there is a complete course just on Wilderness
First Aid? There is! Topics of this course include
an in-depth look at patient assessment, body systems,
trauma response, equipment improvisation, environmental
medicine, toxins, backcountry medicine, and wilderness
rescue. Lecture and discussion are combined with
practical exercises and outdoor scenarios to help
students gain confidence and encourage the development
of critical decision making skills. Courses are offered
all across the Eastern US (including State College, PA).
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