Now that it is warmer more people are going to be spending more time outdoors. Many people will do this by camping or having bonfires in their yards. Since this is something that is fun to do, I thought I would share some tip that will help you to have a more Eco-friendly time.
• When camping in a state or national forest make sure you are following the fire regulations. These are set for a reason and need to be followed to ensure that everyone can have a good time while camping.
• Choose a good location to start a fire. Make sure that the spot you choose is level and open with no overhanging branches or dry bushes that can catch on fire. Many campsites will have spots that have already been used for fires by past campers. The rule of thumb is to have a 10 foot circle where there is nothing flammable around the fire.
• Respect the natural habitat. This means take a small 15 minute walk when you gather wood for your fire, this will disperse your impact over a larger area. Also the wood should be keep far enough away from the fire there will be no chance of accidental ignition.
• Size Matters. Only build a big enough fire for what you need, big fires just bring more hazards that could happen. If you pack more warmer clothes you will be able to stay warm without a really huge fire.
• No Plastics. Metals and woods that are chemically treated and plastics should never be burned as they create air pollution.
• Never leave a fire unattended, not even for a few seconds.
• Don’t leave children or pets unattended by a fire.
• Always have a bucket of sand or water to throw on the fire in case of an emergency.
• 30 minutes before leaving the campground make sure that your fire is completely out.Throw water on ashes after the fire has died down.
• Redistribute the leftover wood to where you found it so that you are leaving the area close to how you found it.
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