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CAMPFIRE TIPS
Which
wood is best?
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When you need to cook or
simply want to relax around a campfire, knowing what kind of wood to use can
eliminate frustration. Here are some tips for choosing the right kind:
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Wood from an evergreen
tree, called "softwood," burns quickly, lets off lots of heat and
dies leaving no coals. It makes a colorful bonfire, but you will need
lots of it for a whole evening.
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Deciduous, or
"hardwood" takes longer to ignite, burns slowly and turns to
glowing coals. It is perfect for a cooking fire.
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Remember that good firewood
is always dry. Rotten, crumbly, wet or green wood will make a smoky
fire. Poplar can smoke even when it is dry. Avoid softwood with
balls of tree gum attached, as this will cause a fire to spit.
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For a great firestarter,
use "fatwood" or dry wood from an evergreen tree that is streaked
with resins. Pine needles and Birch Bark (never peel from a live tree) also
work well. Don't try to start a fire with other kinds of bark though,
since bark does not burn well.
Note: Never collect wood near Poison Ivy or Poison Oak. The smoke
from burning any part of the plants can cause an allergic rash
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