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I just saw the below story on the Beeb. I remember reading a post from one of the BCUK members who selflessly cleaned up a site he visited that had been left in a less than ideal state (though I don't remember where it was). Unfortunately the mindless actions of others less respectful of their...

I just came across this article on the Beeb. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/magazine-15305048 I don't recall seeing many plane trees outside of parks but it might be worth bearing in mind before tying a hammock or tarp up to one in future. It seems like a lot of our trees are at risk from one or...

Does anyone on here have any experience of using the Lifesaver Bottle? http://www.lifesaversystems.com/unique.html I live close to a major river and it would be great to just grab water instead of carrying it with me. My concern is that the river is a major shipping channel and I don't fancy a...

Article on the BBC website about eating squirrel as a money saver. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-11834184 I've never tried squirrel. Does it really taste sweet?

I had the opportunity to try truffle hunting a few days ago. I had always associated pigs with trufle hunting but according to the lass that took us out to the woods dogs are better as they don't bite off your fingers when you try to retrieve the truffle! Our "hunter" was a 2 year old golden...

Hi folks, Thought I'd say hi as I just joined the forum I'm a Brit living in Hungary and turning to bushcraft to drag my 10 year old son away from the playstation and junk TV (as well as having fun myself :) ) Plenty of nice woodland here but largely infested with ticks that can give...