Russia - a country of forests.About 45 percent of our territory is occupied by forests.They are very beautiful and picturesque, but also rich in a variety of berries and mushrooms.Every year millions of people go camping, do not know how not to get lost in the woods.Someone attracted to the gifts of nature, the other - a break from the bustling cities, some beckoning beauty, others are looking for extreme sensations.But regardless of the purpose of the campaign, do not forget about safety precautions.Every year, dozens of people lost in the woods of our country.In order not to tell scary stories and then lost in the woods, you must follow a few simple rules.
how to collect the forest
1. Before you go into the forest, you must thoroughly explore the area.About his plans to relatives and close friends, to mention the place where to send and when you plan to return.After all, if a man lost in the woods, rescue workers need to know which area to search.
2. Assemble everything you need.The main thing that has been fully charged phone, matches in a waterproof package, the knife is also worth to take a compass and a flashlight.Then the question of how not to get lost in the forest, will not be as sharp.Be sure to take drinking water.It is advisable to grab a small supply of food.It is better if they are not heavy, but high-calorie, such as nuts, chocolate or packet of biscuits.If possible, grab medications (for example, an adhesive plaster, bandages, painkillers).
3. Be sure to choose the right clothes for the campaign.It should be comfortable, waterproof.In the forest, there is the danger of being bitten by a tick, so it is necessary that the jacket has long sleeve and trouser legs were tucked into boots.Do not forget about the headdress.It is better, if the clothing is light, it will quickly find the tick.It is also worth to buy repellents that repel ticks and other insects.Just keep in mind that they can only be applied on clothing and in any case not in the skin, as these drugs can cause allergic reactions.
correctly assembled - is half the battle, is also to behave in the forest and know what to do when lost.
How to behave in the forest?
- Do not go into the woods alone, the company is always fun, and a chance to get lost below.
- Visit the forest better than in the first half of the day and try not to stay until dark.
- need to remember which side you entered the forest.Try to look for any guidance, then do not have to puzzle over how not to get lost in the woods.For example, if you come from the river and moved to the south, then you should go back to the north, and eventually you will come back to this river.It is necessary to choose the linear guidance, for example, railways, roads or rivers.
- Move better paths.If you decided to go deep into the forest, it is necessary to leave marks on the road - you can bind bright marks on the trees, making a notch is breaking branches on the way.But sometimes come across animal trails.We must understand that if you walk on the trail branches beaten in the face, then go for it stunted wild beasts, and continue on this path is not necessary.
- If you decide to make a fire, it is necessary to do it right.It is best to plant it in the place where there is an old fireplace.If it's not, you have to dig around the area around with a shovel or an ax.A fire away from overhanging tree branches, dead wood and old dry tree stumps.Do not breed a large fire.Even if it is small, but the stones of taxation, it will provide sufficient heat.Be sure to put out the fire before leaving the parking space.
- And, of course, do not litter in the forest.
went into the woods, often forget about time.Gathering berries or mushrooms can be so passionate that at some point you do not understand where you are and where to go further.A small reminder to get lost in the woods can help find a way out without panic.Next, try to cover all the important points.
lost in the woods, what to do?
stop.Try to find their mark and return them.If you do not go out, you should calm down and listen, you might hear the voices of their friends or other people.You can hear the noise of the road that runs close to the river or the train.Sounds better distinguishable in the evening and on the hills.It is believed that the sound of a passing train is heard at a distance of 10 kilometers, the cries of the people - of 1.5-2 km.
Cellular communication and emergency call
Try to call people you went camping or relatives who stayed at home, but they know about your trip to the forest.Try not to talk much ado and after the call to turn off the phone, the battery is not to sit.If there is a telephone network, it is necessary to call 112, the call is always available.Then there are a few behaviors - or stay put and wait for you to find or search for their own way.
waiting for help
If you decide to remain in place, it is better to light a fire.It will help keep warm, and the air is easy to notice the smoke.Koster is better to plant in an open meadow.To smoke was stronger, is thrown into the flames of raw branches or anything plastic.You can climb a tree, to tie anything to the top of the vivid and periodically shake the tree.If you hear any noises, shouts back.This will help the search engines will find you, and scare off wild animals.Remember that search for lost in the woods - is not easy, by any means, it is important to mark your location.If we understand that the aid is still not close, and most take care of themselves, it is necessary to go to look for civilization.
Downhill skiing
In childhood we are often taught to navigate the terrain, and how not to get lost in the woods.They said that Moss usually grows on the north side of trees, nests are located in the south.But nature is changeable, and you should not rely on these signs, it is better to be guided by objective data.Looking to help your senses.
- supervision.On the ground, can be human footprints shoe.Having established the direction of the tracks, go for it.If you notice the power line, go along them.
- Listen.Go in the direction of the sound of water or noise machines.When they reached the river, it is better to move along with the flow.Rivers usually flow into the larger bodies of water, and there is likely to meet people.
- Smell.If you feel the smoke fire, it is necessary to go against the wind to smell.
Very often a person knocks right direction circling.This phenomenon is quite simple.The step size of the right leg is different from the left, it leads to the fact that people like to "rakes" one foot.Most often, people unconsciously turns to the left.As a result, if you go "straight" without any guidance can significantly deviate from the course.
Wild animals
in the forest can trap various dangers, including wild animals.Basically, they are afraid of humans and will not attack first, if they are not teased.When meeting with a wild animal it is necessary to try to escape to a safe distance.If the animal is interested in you, we must begin to make noise - screaming, banging, jumping and waving his arms.If on the way met a wild boar, then scare it better or with a large rock or a tree, as wild boars are very unpredictable and may fear to rush forward.The main thing - do not run away from animals, or by obeying their instincts, they rushed after him.Much more dangerous is on its way to meet the wolf.Since it is not necessary to make a noise, on the contrary, it is necessary to speak loudly and quietly, stepping back ago.
Livelihood
often comes the question: "If you lost in the woods, what to do in the first place?"About designation of the places we have talked.Separately need to think about food.In our woods a lot of berries and mushrooms.Berries, of course, you can eat, but especially in the hope they do not, they do not eat a lot of work, but in small quantities are not very nutritious.If you are good at mushrooms, gather up their stands.Otherwise, better not risk it.Mushrooms better to boil water twice.If you do not have a pot to - do not worry, you can do, and cans.
very nutritious hazelnuts.If you find hazel, type of nuts with a reserve.You can eat bark and burdock root, which tastes like potatoes.
Accommodations
In the event that the search went on, and the time is coming for the night, should think about accommodation.It is better to choose a dry place in an open area near the water.It is necessary to collect as many dry twigs for the campfire, so he went bankrupt overnight.This will give the necessary heat, and scare away predators.Well, if you have a plastic bag, you can put it on yourself.For an overnight stay is dial spruce branches, they retain heat better.You can hide dry leaves.Sleep is necessary to go to the fire, stretched out along it.
Sleep person in a stressful situation, of course, difficult.Cover should be the idea that in a few hours will again be light, and increase the chances of rescue.Do not despair, panic, lose hope of returning.The main condition of salvation - the desire to survive!
