Guiding Principle:

We will work to encourage a broad appreciation of New Brunswick’s rich botanical diversity by sharing and advancing our knowledge of the province’s flora and by promoting the conservation and protection of our native plants.

1. In general, plants should be left intact in their natural habitats.
   1. Collection of a voucher specimen may only take place under the guidance of the group leader in order to document a plant in a new geographic area. Every effort should be made to minimize the impact on the population and its habitat.
   2. Collection of plants for the purpose of transplantation or propagation is only acceptable if the habitat is to be destroyed. Collection should take place under the guidance of the group leader.
   3. Private collections of herbarium specimens and plant photographs will have the greatest value if properly labelled and ultimately donated to public institutions.

2. Strive to minimize our impact on plants, their habitat and the environment by practicing good stewardship.
   1. Wherever possible, use existing roads and trails to avoid trampling or damaging flora and fauna.
   2. Carpooling should be encouraged on all our outings.
   3. Carry a litter bag and collect garbage - including that left by others.
   4. Help to prevent forest fires.

3. Respect the rights of private landowners. Obey ‘No Trespassing’ signs and obtain permission before entering private property.

4. Be sure to obey all laws and regulations when planning to visit any sites of known ecological significance.
   1. Whenever possible, outing should be planned to discover and explore new sites rather than areas of known ecological significance.
   2. Visits to sites of known ecological significance should be limited. These trips should include a monitoring component so that the visit will contribute to the long-term management of the site.

5. Trip leaders are responsible for:
   1. Ensuring that all trip participants are provided with a clear set of guidelines on ethical conduct before each outing begins.
   2. Leading by example. For instance, if showing a stand of plants, stand at its periphery, not in the middle, and instruct others to do the same.

6. Always respect the rights of others. This includes being courteous to others and behaving in a manner that will enhance the image of botanists everywhere.