leaving 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. gerundparticiplepresentpresent participle and gerund of leave no trace
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