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    Two plants to identify from acidic soil

    I found these next to a slate track within coniferous woodland. Not the greatest photos in the world but can anyone identify them? Ste
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    Rewilding Britian - increasing biodiversity

    I just read a very interesting article about the 'wild' state of British National Parks, Moorland and the Mountain environment. It appears that there is a strong argument here. What are your thoughts on 'Rewilding Britian'? http://www.ukclimbing.com/articles/page.php?id=8004
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    Alan Wood Amboyna burr Scandinavian grind Bushcraft knife

    Alan Wood Amboyna burr Scandinavian grind Bushcraft knife. It is 01 High Carbon steel and the blade is 4mm thick. I believe the Scales were made from wood left to season as part of a church, which gives them there well-seasoned and hard property. Alan Wood has been a professional knifemaker...
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    Rogers Mushroom App

    I've just downloaded the Rogers Mushroom app and it seems like a quite good rudimentary app that resembles his book. Does anyone else use an app for ID when out and about? It would be good to have a plant app. Ste.
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    My DIY woodburner, first attempt at welding

    I finished off my woodburner last summer, I have been meaning to post the pictures for a while. Ste
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    Making a Finnish Fire Log and splitting a large log with a knife

    Hey guys, I've just made a new video demonstrating how to make a Finnish Fire Log when all you have is a knife to split the log. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gy8j21aWlqg Let me know what you think :) Ste
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    Hammocks

    I am heading to Borneo in the summer, to lead a Jungle expedition. I am trying to decide between a Hennessy or Snugpak Hammock, what are people preferences and why?
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    Making a Twig Torch

    I've just uploaded a video on making a Twig Torch on youtube, let me know what you think. Ste http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jJil3c0hi80
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    Steel for flint and steel

    Does anyone know where i can get a traditionally shaped piece of steel for my flint? Maybe someone on here makes them? Thanks, Ste.
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    Is anyone on here a park ranger?

    Hi everyone, I'm looking to speak to a park ranger, is anyone on here one? Ste
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    Bushcraft research project

    I hope this is within the forum rules... Hi guys, I’m doing some pilot research into my dissertation for my Outdoor Education degree. I am currently exploring into the subject that I wish to research next year. Would you take the time to think over and answer these two questions for me...
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    Annual revision of first aid kit, what do you carry?

    Hi guys, I have just been doing my yearly first aid revision to keep what i think is the most important skill up to scratch. After being on a few first aid courses and providing first aid for a few casualties i still find myself adding things to my fist aid kit. Here is my current list, let...
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    Natural dyes?

    My Mrs is starting a degree in textiles and is looking at natural dyes to create more sustainable garments, she has been looking at the likes of beetroot ect in the supermarkets. I was wondering if anyone on here knows of any natural dyes that can be found in our countryside? I think i remember...
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    Natural dyes?

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    Humans post ice age within the UK

    Tonight I was discussing over a pint with some friends how humans came to be in the UK after the last ice age. My argument was that humans followed deer for food and then became trapped on the island once the ice thawed; I remember finding evidence for this but cannot remember what it exactly...
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    Indian Fishing Hook

    I uploaded a new video to my channel demonstrating how to make and indian fishing hook. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FRcAEmfbRYg Ste
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    Axe splitting wood and basic safe carving.

    I put up another video on youtube today on basic safe axe use. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FFAahckt0PI Ste
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    Knife sharpening

    Hi everyone i have another basic video i have uploaded onto youtube. I made it on my knife sharpening kit i use when out in the field. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XK6Ldhzbc90&feature=plcp Ste
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    Less conventional trapping

    Hi Guys, Just posted a new video on youtube on trapping. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hix20ELI2T0 Ste
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    How to trap with a brass snare

    Hi guys, I made a video on how to trap with a snare http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VKlZVp_Ezac