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Code
of Ethics
I
will respect
both private and public property and will do no collecting on privately
owned land withou persmission from the owner.
I will
keep informed on all laws, regulations or rules governing collecting on
public lands and will observe them.
I will, to
the best of my ability, ascertain the boundary lines of property on
which I plan to collect.
I will
use no firearms or blasting material in collecting areas.
I will
cause no willful damage to property of any kind such as fences, signs,
buildings, etc.
I will
leave all gates as found.
I will
build fires only in designated or safe places and will be certain they
are completely extinguished before leaving the area.
I will
discard no burning material - matches, cigarettes, etc.
I will
fill all excavation holes which may be dangerous to livestock.
I will
not contaminate wells, creeks, or other water supplies.
I will
cause no willful damage to collecting material and will take home only
what I can reasonably use.
I will
practice conservation and undertake to utilize fully and well the
materials I have collected and will recycle my surplus for the pleasure
and benefit of others.
I will support
the rockhound project H.E.L.P. (Help Eliminate Litter Please) and will
leave all collecting areas devoid of litter, regardless of how found.
I will
cooperate with field trip leaders and those in designated authority in
all collecting area.
I will
report to my club or federation officers, Bureau of Land Management or
other authorities, any deposit of petrified wood or other materials on
public lands which should be protected for the enjoyment of future
generations for public educational and scientific purposes.
I will
appreciate and protect our heritage of natural resources.
I will
observe the "Golden Rule", will use Good Outdoor Manners and
will at all times conduct myself in a manner which will add to the
stature of Public Image of Rockhounds everywhere.
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