A friend of mine is keen to have a go at building a survival shelter out of natures materials, rather than what most bushcrafters or wild campers seem to use (Tents or Ponshos).
Before we start getting replys reminding us of the weather and the dangers involved in this sort of thing (of course, you'd be correct in doing so), please be aware, we're both soldiers, and have a good knowledge of map reading, good levels of fitness, good and experience in the outdoors etc. (Although, I do understand that to be overconfident, and to underestimate the 'what could go wrong's', would be a big mistake).
My question is what are the laws in firelighting and cutting wood from forestry blocks in places like Brecon Beacons national park (We've been here a number of times and slept in the forests before, and I seem to remember them being protected from allsorts, including digging). My friend suggested the Forst of dean, although I assume this would be protected and I couldn't go lighting a fire here or cutting down woodland.
So where is this (Using natural materials, and making fire) legally allowed in the UK? Ideally in West Mids/ Wales area?
If not legally allowed, where would it be accepted? (I'm not out to anoy any farmers or break the law or country code but if I can do it safely and without upsetting anybody or the land then I'd like to do it).
Many Thanks
Before we start getting replys reminding us of the weather and the dangers involved in this sort of thing (of course, you'd be correct in doing so), please be aware, we're both soldiers, and have a good knowledge of map reading, good levels of fitness, good and experience in the outdoors etc. (Although, I do understand that to be overconfident, and to underestimate the 'what could go wrong's', would be a big mistake).
My question is what are the laws in firelighting and cutting wood from forestry blocks in places like Brecon Beacons national park (We've been here a number of times and slept in the forests before, and I seem to remember them being protected from allsorts, including digging). My friend suggested the Forst of dean, although I assume this would be protected and I couldn't go lighting a fire here or cutting down woodland.
So where is this (Using natural materials, and making fire) legally allowed in the UK? Ideally in West Mids/ Wales area?
If not legally allowed, where would it be accepted? (I'm not out to anoy any farmers or break the law or country code but if I can do it safely and without upsetting anybody or the land then I'd like to do it).
Many Thanks
