Pine trees are one of the most useful plants you could ever hope to come across if you ever find yourself in a survival situation or just on a routine camping trip. Their small branches make for excellent kindling to get your fire going and the resin can be used for glue or even chewed as gum.
Some species have an inner layer of bark that can be cut out and eaten in emergencies. Of course, the wood can also be used for crafting projects; it’s lightweight and soft, yet flexible and resilient.
For an emergency shelter, you’ll love the soft needles for your bedding and to layer as a roof. But one thing you may overlook is the obvious bounty within the pine cones themselves: pine nuts.
Pine nuts are an incredible survival food rich in fat and protein. Learn how to harvest these seeds on the video on the next page.
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Brittany Medina
And right after we talk about it. That’s insane
Mark Torres
This guy is correct on all parts of the pine tree. As he stated, pine nuts will not solely save you. But they’re something where there’s nothing. While I agree with not destroying trees, the are so many pine trees where I live, there’s no excuse for not trying these techniques while at home. The one thing I will caution anyone on is when trying something new like this, do it at home first. Not everyone can stomach pine resources and they may yield some negative intestinal effects. It’s to find out you’re allergic to pine at home rather than out in the woods.
He left out that the pine needles are a rich source of vitamin C. When made into a fusion. But taste terrible
Lauren lol
Delmar Brown this reminds me that I need the hook-up on some pinion!!! Lol
Great…am allergic to tree nuts….how about ants?!?!
Tony Hall
He forgot to mention you can eat the pulp
he forgot a few things