Tread Lightly! is a non-profit organization in the United States with the mission "To empower generations to enjoy the outdoors responsibly through education and restoration. It was originally started by the United States Forest Service in 1985. The "tread" in the title refers to walkers but is especially applicable to off-road vehicle users.

Management of the organization was transferred to the private sector in 1990 in order to maximize the program's effectiveness. Funding for Tread Lightly! comes from individual member donations as well as donations from corporations, dealerships, clubs, retailers and other organizations. The organization also has a number of federal partners including the National Park Service, Forest Service, Bureau of Land Management, Bureau of Reclamation, and Army Corps of Engineers.

See also

• Trail ethics

References

External links

• The Tread Lightly! official web site