Back Country Horsemen Guidebook
18. Firewood
Wood is the most common fuel for cooking and heat in the backcountry.
When gathering wood, consider the following wood sources: first, gather
smaller chunks of dead wood that need no cutting; second, cut wood from
downed, dead trees. In some areas campfires are prohibited.
Check with the managing agency if you are not sure. Green trees should
never be used or their boughs should never be gathered for camp bedding.
Skidding wood with stock is discouraged because it disturbs the ground
cover and generally leaves a mess. Cutting wood into pieces suitable
for packing by man or stock is preferred.
Everyone enjoys a campfire but consider using a lightweight gas stove
for cooking in areas above the tree line where firewood is scarce and in
wilderness areas.
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