6 trees every survivalist should know

[Adios Pantalones]

http://www.artofmanliness.com/2013/12/13/6-trees-every-survivalist-should-know/

 

[Ehouse]

http://www.artofmanliness.com/2013/12/13/6-trees-every-survivalist-should-know/

Not White Birch leaves in the pic.. Googled it and the same photo comes up for Silver Birch.

 

[semipro]

http://www.artofmanliness.com/2013/12/13/6-trees-every-survivalist-should-know/

Excellent post. I need to spend more time on that site.
This reminded me of collecting sassafras roots as a kid to make tea.
When visiting my grandpa's orchard I told him I was collecting sassafras roots. I have fond and very vivid memories of him pulling up a medium tree with a Massey-Ferguson with wheels taller than me.

 

[tsquini]

White pine is the best. Resin is amazing stuff.

 

[begreen]

The Indians used to use birch bark for headaches.

"The glycosides found in Birch Bark break down into methyl salicylate, an active component in aspirin, making this herbal remedy a natural replacement for the pain-relieving and blood-thinning effects of aspirin. When used in a topical solution applied to the skin, Birch Bark eases the pain from bruises, burns and minor wounds. The tannin component in Birch Bark is helpful in treating stomach and intestinal problems such as diarrhea and dysentery. *"

 

[BoilerMan]

Great article read some other parts of the site, just the name makes me like it.......artofmanlyness!

TS

 

[DevilsBrew]

Like his fish trap. That is kinda cool.