The Outdoor Code
I agree to join with the Boy Scouts of America in protecting my country's natural beauty and conserving her natural resources.
As an American, I will do my best to
- Be clean in my outdoor manners.
- I will treat the outdoors as a heritage.
- I will try to improve it for myself and others.
- I will keep trash and garbage out of America's waters, fields, woods and roadways.
Be careful with fire,
- I will prevent wildfire.
- I will build my fire in a safe place and be sure it is out before I leave.
Be considerate in the outdoors,
- I will treat public and private property with respect.
- I will remember that use of the outdoors is a right that I can lose by abuse..
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Be conservation minded.
- I will learn how to practice good conservation of soil, water, forests, minerals, grasslands, wildlife, and energy..
- I will urge others to do the same.