Use of this land is extended to beings and spirits of good will subject to the Following:
* Walk in Peace. Physical or verbal aggression will not be tolerated. A diverse group of persons will use this land and all should be treated with dignity and respect. Walk in peace also covers interactions with other OakSpirits and participants on all Ozark Avalon e-lists and other public and electronic forums
* No firearms and no hunting allowed on land owned or used by Ozark Avalon.
* Fishing with permission only. Catch and release encouraged, harvest for personal use only. Please consider donations for restocking if you harvest. No unattended lines allowed. Fish only in areas away from docks and beach areas for safety reasons.
* Do not disturb or remove plants or animals without express permission. Do not cut live trees except Honey Locust, which has been declared an invasive species.
* Fires in fire-rings or designated areas only. No unattended fires and no fires in dry windy weather.
* Limit use of electronic sound generating devices. Practice courteous camping. If in doubt, ask an Ozark Avalon board member.
* No dogs or other free roaming pets without prior permission. You may be asked to leash or remove an animal that disturbs people or wildlife.
* No vehicles are allowed on gravel road unless authorized by an Ozark Avalon board member. 4-Wheel drive vehicles do not constitute an exception. Car camping will be decided on a daily basis depending on conditions. Walk-in camping is permitted in all areas owned or leased by Ozark Avalon.
* No discharge of wastes, pesticides, herbicides or other agents to repel insects or kill noxious weeds without prior approval. The only exception is trace run off from your body of insect repellents.
* No littering. Pack it in - pack it out. Please recycle as appropriate. Bury all human wastes and dispose of organic food wastes in areas away from use areas or in composting toilets.
* Check the map. Avoid posted no camping or access areas. Please be familiar with our boundaries and do not trespass on our neighbor's property.
* All bills and outstanding fees, including, but not limited to unpaid registration fees, assessed damage fees, unpaid expenses, must be paid as a part of working and playing well.
*The use or possession of illegal substances and/or the illegal usage of controlled substances shall be strictly forbidden. Any behavior that endangers the safety of our children and families or the security of our land shall also be forbidden.
* If it happens here, it stays here. This rule pertains to the privacy of retreat goers and their personal choices of freedom. This does not include harmful actions in which case another person should always be notified. Any damage to person(s) or property, whether real or consequential, resulting from violation of these Natural Laws, shall be recompensed by the person responsible for said damage. If the responsible person is an OAKSpirit, his/her good standing shall be suspended until appropriate compensation has been made. Ozark Avalon and/or its agents or assigns shall take appropriate measures to ensure compensation is made.