But in that case, pretending to be a blind prirate makes even less sense!
From the National Park Service website:
Report invasive species. Locating invasive species just as they are beginning to invade an area and treating new infestations quickly is a management approach called Early Detection Rapid Response (EDRR). In a national park, let a ranger know when you spot invasive species. They will want to know the location (GPS coordinates if possible), the name of the invasive species, when you saw it, and photos of the species.
Because they are doing something helpful and good, but not something legal. Seeing them would mean you have a legal obligation to say something, while not seeing them leaves you obligation-free.
But in that case, pretending to be a blind prirate makes even less sense!
From the National Park Service website:
So thoroughly note it and report that stuff!
Well yes, those are the rules. But if I see someone ripping out invasives themselves…
I didn’t see it.
Why?
Because they are doing something helpful and good, but not something legal. Seeing them would mean you have a legal obligation to say something, while not seeing them leaves you obligation-free.
If you see unsanctioned people ripping up conservation areas, it’s likely illegal and at least a bit taboo.