Animals dig it up. Try to pack out trash left by others. Pack and Saddle Stock Stock can seriously damage soil and vegetation if not properly cared for. Camp in areas with enough space to picket your stock away from trails, established campsites and water sources. Use light, compact equipment and food to reduce the number of pack stock needed.
Forage is scarce at most campsites in the Southwest's back country.
Avoid grazing your stock of turning them loose at night. Instead, string a pack rope between two trees, away from water sources. One or several animals can be tied to this hitchline, spaced far enough not to become entangled, and tied short enough not to wrap a leg in the lead rope. This can kill brush and trees. Pack in a good supply of processed feed.