20/08/2016

The Dos and Don’ts of Trekking

Observing the do's & don't when you're on a trail can make hiking much more fun. TODAY file Foto

Do you know your little hike in, say, Bukit Timah Nature Reserve might cause more trouble than you realise? You could be destroying nature accidentally with every step. Here are some tips from Ben Lee, the founder of non-profit group Nature Trekker and seasoned hiker Chua Tien Seng to minimise 
destruction.

What you should do (and avoid) to prepare for a hike:
  • STAY ON TRACK
  • NO FEEDING OF ANIMALS
  • ENJOY THE GREENERY BY BEING GREEN
  • KEEP YOUR PETS AT HOME WHEN TREKKING
  • RESPECT THE WILDLIFE

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