Activity for Sdry‭

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Answer	—	A: Can removing dead wood harm the ecosystem? Yes. In some Western European countries there has done plenty of research and evidence that a lot of the forest maintained as production forests and cleared of undergrowth and dead wood have lead to regional extinction or endangerment of certain species. Many species specialise and have specialised... (more)	—	over 6 years ago
Answer	—	A: How to identify dead wood in winter I find this fairly easy, but not as easy to explain. Knowing the types of trees and how they usually look helps a lot, dead branches will usually stand out a fair bit in my experience. Loss of bark. If having a closer look, check if there are healthy looking buds, in many species they fall off or d... (more)	—	over 8 years ago
Answer	—	A: Where can I find public water tap for cleaning/bathing in the Netherlands? I've wild-camped a few times in NL without problems. I guess it all depends on how well you hide and where you are. Can't really help for rural area's. But in less rural areas: Laundry: I'd expect laundry facilities for a few euro's in the poorer neighborhood of cities. Where students or immigrants... (more)	—	over 10 years ago
Answer	—	A: Is there a portable / comfortable pillow suitable for camping / backpacking? I use my hiking boots in combination with clothing. This may sound uncomfortable, and that may be quite subjective, but I sleep fine like this. I stuck my shoes in a plastic back to keep the dirt contained. Open side away from my body and not covered by clothing so that the shoes can still ventil... (more)	—	over 10 years ago
Answer	—	A: Practical uses for urine You could wet your clothes so that evaporation may help you cool a little in warm places such as deserts. Though this may be trivial. (more)	—	almost 11 years ago
Answer	—	A: Should I expect reptiles in Southwest USA deserts in winter? Based on travelling in the region of this question for a few weeks and asking numerous park rangers this questions, and yet activly trying to find reptiles. Most snakes and other reptiles are indeed in hibernation in this period. Due to the cold most hibernate too deep to awake during the day. On s... (more)	—	almost 11 years ago
Question	—	Should I expect reptiles in Southwest USA deserts in winter? I'm aware there is a huge generalization which will have a lot of exceptions both in species as in microclimates, I'm looking for a general answer, yet specific for the region and time of year. I'm aware that there are many reptile species which inhabit the deserts in the south west of the United St... (more)	—	about 11 years ago
Answer	—	A: Could I have a postmortem on this suburban raccoon encounter? I've taken the liberty to bold 2 questions I believed where the main questions of your post. Are there animals that are simply not afraid of much bigger humans? Yes. A variety of animals have adapted to our societies/cities and have adapted, other species may have no other choice than to look for f... (more)	—	about 11 years ago
Answer	—	A: How can I boost morale on long backpacking trips? You could make some checklists of the local common flora & fauna and try to turn it into some kind of friendly competition to see as many as possible. I know this is at least a great motivator for myself, to get up early in the mornings, to keep my disturbance to a minimum and to always have mom... (more)	—	over 11 years ago
Answer	—	A: What are the odds that I stand a chance against Wild Boars? I have come across wild boars about a dozen times (I admit, not that much), in numbers from a single male, mothers with young upto groups of 30-40 and I've never felt threatened. Sometimes the leading (fe)male might approach you aggressively just long enough for the rest of the group to run away and ... (more)	—	over 11 years ago
Answer	—	A: Tips for travelling through Europe with just a tent I can not give a lot of information about hitchhiking but have spend a lot of time wildcamping in Europe. Sure most land is privatly owned, and most countries have regulations against it, but in most cases you will be fine and undisturbed if you take some things into account: Try to hide your tent,... (more)	—	over 11 years ago
Answer	—	A: When do small waterfalls get significant freezing Not an exact answer, but besides freezing temperatures you should also take into account the duration of frost. Ice needs some time to grow and develop. I would say common sense also suggests that the bigger the stream of water, the longer it will take for the waterfall to freeze. You'll be better of... (more)	—	almost 12 years ago
Answer	—	A: Where can I find help identifying an owl by its call? I agree with berry120 that contacting local experts, or even hobbyists will most likely be the easiest way to go. They should have a much better knowledge of local species than you would be able to find in (online) literature. Coming across plants or animals in the outdoors it's always interesting t... (more)	—	almost 12 years ago