Bushcraft and survival have become particularly synonymous
in recent times. Although a sound knowledge of bushcraft will
equip the individual to cope with, or perhaps more importantly
avoid a survival situation, this subject reaches far beyond
the realms of mere survival, teaching how to read and utilise
the natural world in a way that can only add to the outdoors
experience.
The Course
The Forest Skills course opens the doorway to the world of
Bushcraft, and is designed to resource the participants with
practical know-how in the outdoors. Basic skills will be
taught in the context of providing a safe but stimulating
outdoor classroom. Becoming proficient with these skills
takes time, energy and practice but it is our firm belief
that acquiring these skills to a proper level is fundamental
to building personal confidence in the outdoors. This course
is particularly suited to those who use a woodland habitat
to give children a meaningful experience of nature.
The final course content is subject to the interests of the
group but is likely to include most of the following:
Fire-making and management
Improvised shelters
Woodcraft
Tool use and maintenance
Simple campfire cookery
The course fee includes all equipment. The course will be
held in a woodland setting near Moretonhampstead, Dartmoor,
Devon. Times: 9.30-4.30pm approx.
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