bike bushcraft

[tramponabike]

from what has been posted here on this thread in my view, most of you who have posted have an idealised view of bike bushcraft & of bushcraft in general. I'm of the opinion that some, if not all, could benefit from some form bushcraft course that could benefit you & your cycle touring exploits in the future, & my give you a better understand of the environment that you ride through, but this is just my view & opinion.

UKB

OK out with it...how much?

and do I have to wear Ventile?

[Lawrie9]

There are over a million hits when you type in bushcrasft and hundreds of bushcraft courses and it seems that anyone can set up courses in bushcraft. So is there any kind of trade association, professional body so that people running these courses have belong to or are vetted etc to meet a certain standard so the customer is getting a good experience and value for money. Also it is good to get to know about the trees, bushes, flowers rocks and so on that we pass on many of our rides.

[ukbushman]

I'm not sure at the present time but you can always send an Email to Woodlore ltd (info@raymears.com) to find out,they might know, if they don't then I don't know, Woodlore are the countries leading Bushcraft firm that runs bushcraft courses which have been going for nearly thirty(30) years so give them a try.

[tramponabike]

UKB...

From the posts on this thread alone it can be seen that most if not all express some degree of interest and knowledge about our natural environment. I think it presumptive and a little insulting to be told that "most of you who have posted have an idealised view of bike bushcraft & of bushcraft" and that we are considered to be in need of a "course" to rectify this. (don't worry, I'll get over it. )

There have been many well informed and in depth posts discussing the benefits, history, sustainability and potential negative effects of increasing "bushcraft" activity in the UK. You seem to have been silent on them all.

What do you think the impact a significant increase of "bushcrafting" as promoted by various web sites and bushcraft courses might have on UK woodlands?

Also it is good to get to know about the trees, bushes, flowers rocks and so on that we pass on many of our rides.

I agree 100 % Lawrie.

I only question if the chopping, burning, eating and general destruction of same are equally good.

[Edwards]

I'm not sure at the present time but you can always send an Email to Woodlore ltd (info@raymears.com) to find out,they might know, if they don't then I don't know, Woodlore are the countries leading Bushcraft firm that runs bushcraft courses which have been going for nearly thirty(30) years so give them a try.

Can you not give us some guidance on here?

I only question if the chopping, burning, eating and general destruction of same are equally good.

I agree and question why I need to go on a course to be told not to chop or burn things.

[ukbushman]

I'm not sure at the present time but you can always send an Email to Woodlore ltd (info@raymears.com) to find out,they might know, if they don't then I don't know, Woodlore are the countries leading Bushcraft firm that runs bushcraft courses which have been going for nearly thirty(30) years so give them a try.

Can you not give us some guidance on here?

I only question if the chopping, burning, eating and general destruction of same are equally good.

I agree and question why I need to go on a course to be told not to chop or burn things.

the best guidance & the the best people to answer your question that I can give is to get in contact with the firm in my last post, they should be able to answer both.

[tramponabike]

the best guidance & the the best people to answer your question that I can give is to get in contact with the firm in my last post, they should be able to answer both.

But you must have an opinion! As a bushcrafter yourself you must have considered and come to a conclusion regarding the environmental impact? Especially as bushcraft purports to hold "nature" in such high esteem. Your own opinion is worth more than any amount of PR bumf.

Not trying to get at you personally here, I am sure I share much of your pleasure in what is after all... camping.
Spending time in the wilds with minimal resources is, along with cycling, my favourite activity. About 35 nights out already this year. I am greatly interested in traditional skills and think a closer association with nature is of benefit to everyone.

My concern is simply that, many of the activities encouraged by the growing bushcraft industry have no place in our fragile and pressurised woodlands. Apart from the designated private areas that these courses are conducted on, the growing numbers of trained bushcrafters will disperse into any woods they can find. At least the tons of gear will keep the majority on a leash.

[ukbushman]

my sentiments exactly

[tramponabike]

my sentiments exactly

Good reply...I asked for that.

It does raise other questions, but you don't give much away do you?

[ukbushman]

for me that's normal, it's not what know but who I know to get the right guidance/advice that I need & then pass it on to others.

[wirral_cyclist]

for me that's normal, it's not what know but who I know to get the right guidance/advice that I need & then pass it on to others.

I'm not sure this long-winded sales pitch is working.

Possibly a bit unfair as you are such a long standing member who has posted lots of advice previously - oh hang on...

[Edwards]

for me that's normal, it's not what know but who I know to get the right guidance/advice that I need & then pass it on to others.

So do you know anything about Bushcraft?

[ukbushman]

a lot more then some give me credit for.

[reohn2]

a lot more then some give me credit for.

Then why are you so reluctant to share you depth of knowledge?
Or is it as someone else has already said that this just a sales pitch?

[ukbushman]

no sales pitch or reluctant to share my knowledge of bushcraft, it's just one of uncertainty of the knowledge that I share will be used in the right way.