leaves no trace

A form of leave no trace — To follow certain outdoor ethical guidelines while camping, etc., so thoroughly that it would appear as though one had never previously been there, for the sake of nature conservation.

Meanings

verb
  1. indicativepresentsingularthird personthird-person singular simple present indicative of leave no trace
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