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Survival Training and Woodcraft Skills 

Learn survival training and woodcraft skills in The Forest of Dean and be like Ray Mears in this fantastic venue. Here you can practice survival training and woodcraft skills from beginner to advanced. There are numerous habitats, tree species, plants and fungi. Here in Gloucestershire and Herefordshire you can learn and try out all the techniques necessary to not only survive but to live reasonably comfortably in the wild.

Survival training is a fantastic day out for youngsters and adults alike.

 

Among the skills I can teach you are:

 

Shelters

Understanding shelter building and design

Building shelters using available natural materials

Construction of bivis and other man made shelters

Water

Finding it, saving it and sterilising it.

Fire

Understanding the basic principles of fire starting

Correct use of fire lighting systems

Construction and use of the bow drill

The different methods of cooking

Safety around the fire

Food

Identifying and selecting food sources in the wild

Collecting, processing and eating wild food

Awareness of poisonous fungi, berries and plants

Techniques for snaring and trapping animals (we use road kill for cooking)

Preparation and cooking of fish and game

Identifying animal tracks and signs

Health and hygiene in the wild

The Knife

Selecting the right knife for you

Using the knife safely

Sharpening and care of your knife

Navigation

Basic map reading and navigation

Use and care of a compass

Navigation using the sun, the stars and natural observations

Understanding and practicing methods of calculating distance

Survival training takes place in the woodlands of The Forest of Dean, Gloucestershire and Herefordshire.

"Everyone had an excellent time both climbing and doing the survival training.

It was a real joy to spend the whole day out of doors for a change.

Thanks for the rabbits. We really enjoyed them on Saturday night. I look forward to

receiving the photos.    Simon"

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