When using off-road routes and trails for recreational purposes you play an important role in maintaining the natural environment for everyone to enjoy.

It is important to remember that we all have a responsibility to the environment, to the trail tread, other users and ourselves. We should all practice ‘Minimum impact’ and environmental protection principles.

The relationship of each trail to the surrounding natural and cultural environment is unique, and decisions and actions taken must be trail specific. Careless operation of your equipment can cause damage to the environment.

Good practices on the trail preserve the environment and our privilege of continuing to enjoy the off-road routes.

As a user, you should be aware of what the possible impacts of using an off-road vehicle in the environment could be. Educating yourself and others regarding the potential impacts you can have on the environment, the advantages of responsible driving as well as appropriate environmental ethics is critical to sustainable trail use.

Prepare yourself and your vehicle for the trip.

Obtain information on the route, which you have chosen:
- Is the route dry and suitable for travel?
- Does the route have restricted periods of operation?
- What is the grade or difficulty rating of the route?
- Is your vehicle compatible with the route conditions?
- Does the route comply with relevant environmental standards and laws?
- Has the route been subject to a routine monitoring and maintenance plan?

- Be aware of and prepared for changes in elevation, terrain and weather conditions.
- Ensure that your vehicle is adequately equipped to complete the route with minimum damage to the environment