Environmental Concerns - Minelab Eureka Gold Instruction Manual

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Environmental Concerns

Firstly, it should be pointed out that gold prospecting and treasure hunting
with a metal detector is the most environmentally friendly way to recover
nuggets, coins, rings, and other treasure items. However, it is important to
leave an area that you have searched in the same condition as you found
it.
All holes that have been dug must be properly refilled. Not only is it
environmentally unacceptable to not fill in your holes, it is also very
dangerous. There are special tools to enable you to recover targets easily
from grassed areas without digging large holes.
Take away and properly dispose of any junk that you find or produce, such
as nails and tin cans. Use a rubbish pouch on a belt to collect the rubbish
while searching and dispose of it environmentally when you return home.
Leaving an area 'scarred' can result in action being taken to prevent the
use of metal detectors, which spoils this fascinating hobby for others as
well as yourself.