How do you stay safe in a forest?

Answer 1

If you have a strong sharp knife you can find a slightly green sapling on the ground, with a diameter that comfortably fits your closed hand and gives you a better grip. Make it taller than you. Find one with a short fork on one end, and shave the other end to a sharp point, and if possible, fire harden the point. You do this by burying the pointed end in hot embers for a minute or two, rotating it slowly in your hand.

You also need to know what creatures are venomous in the area. You need to know what plants are edible, or how to test them for edibility, and what animals can be snared and cooked if you anticipate being there a while. You need some kind of shelter from possible adverse weather that may occur during your time in the forest.

You need to know how to signal for help with fire, signal with mirrors, if you happen to have one with you, a cd works like a mirror, signal with flashlights, or makeshift flags.

If possible it's also good to have extra clothes with you in case of a temperature drop. Otherwise know how to insulate your body with natural materials. Also make sure to have a plentiful water source if possible. If you can't do this, know how to collect water in other ways.

If you have little water, eat only a little food. If you have no water eat no food until you find water.