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ESSENTIAL TO KNOW:

Although basic survival strategy and techniques are applicable
anywhere, conditions vary widely around the world. IT IS ESSENTIAL
TO KNOW AS MUCH AS POSSIBLE ABOUT CONDITIONS IN ANY REGIONS IN
WHICH ONE EXPECTS TO TRAVEL.

A general knowledge of what you may expect in different climates
will greatly increase your ability to handle a situation of
survival, if accident throws you into totally unfamiliar territory
like the jungle of New York?

People often view an alien environment as an enemy and feel they
MUST fight it. WRONG!

THIS IS NOT THE WAY TO SURVIVE. FIGHT IT AND YOU WILL LOOSE!

There are dangers against which precautions MUST be taken but
nature is neutral. Learn to live with each climate and to use
whatever  locations within a continent are equally important.

DECIDUOUS FOREST: *

As the climate gets warmer and winters less severe, deciduous
forest replaces the conifers. Oak, beech, maple and hickory are the
main species in America. Oak, Beech, Chestnut & Lime in Eurasia.
Soil rich in humus supports many plants and fungi. Survival is not
difficult except at very high altitudes where tundra or snow-field
conditions appear. Many of these areas have been cleared by man.

TEMPERATE GRASSLAND: *

Mainly central continental areas with hot summers, cold winters and
moderate rainfall, these have become the world's great food
producing areas- grain is grown and cattle reared. Water can be a
problem in summer a shelter in winter.

MEDITERRANEAN REGIONS: *

The lands bordering on the Mediterranean are semi-arid areas with
long hot summers and short dry winters. There is sunshine most of
the year and drying winds. At one time this region was forested
with oaks.

When these were cut down, the soil erodes, much of the area became
covered with evergreen shrub. The Chaparral of California is very
similar. Trees are few and water is a problem at high altitudes
other conditions prevail.



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