[pct-l] Leave No Trace - okay to bury TP?

[Daniel Zellman]

The John Muir Wilderness info document (posted by Sir Mixalot posted in the
wood stoves thread<http://prdp2fs.ess.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_DOCUMENTS/stelprdb5213952.pdf>),
states that it IS okay to bury toilet paper, as long as it is done
properly: "Bury all human waste and toilet paper 6 to 8 inches deep, at
least 100 feet from water where runoff won’t carry contamination into lakes
and streams."

It had been my understanding that toilet paper should be packed out as it
takes too long to biodegrade, can be a nuisance (or worse, a bio-hazard) to
other hikers/campers in heavily trafficked areas if not buried properly,
and doesn't burn safely or well.

Thoughts?

-dz

P.S. I'm guessing that wet wipes or the like, as they are thicker and
(sometimes) chemically treated, should be packed out regardless....

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