BY MICHAEL D’ANGONA
Fire equals comfort, security and the ability to cook food, but it won’t “live” without fuel! Firewood is a resource many take for granted when out in a woodland environment. Surrounded by countless trees, saplings, scattered dead branches and logs, one might assume that firewood is ripe for the picking and not something that should be gathered before the need arises.
However, that assumption could prove disastrous. Lack of enough ready firewood can lead to your dinner not being fully cooked, nature’s creepy-crawlies inviting themselves into your camp … or worse-hypothermia. In addition, the peace of mind and comfort a fire brings can improve your mental state when you’re alone in the wilderness.