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Shannon · 12-14-2006, 01:59 PM

Absolutely, either let the fire burn out and extinguish the embers or douse the fire with water and be sure it's out before going to sleep. We don't need to lose what little bit of forested protected land we have, and the concept of fire being good for a forest is more apt for pine forests than the typical forests we have throughout much of Texas.

Think of the campfire as a lit candle in your house -- you wouldn't go to sleep with a candle burning, even if it were in a jar, right? (I hope not, anyway.)

12-14-2006, 01:59 PM	#16
Shannon Founder, WildTexas.com Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 1,420	Re: Taking the plunge -- First Time Tent Camping Absolutely, either let the fire burn out and extinguish the embers or douse the fire with water and be sure it's out before going to sleep. We don't need to lose what little bit of forested protected land we have, and the concept of fire being good for a forest is more apt for pine forests than the typical forests we have throughout much of Texas. Think of the campfire as a lit candle in your house -- you wouldn't go to sleep with a candle burning, even if it were in a jar, right? (I hope not, anyway.) __________________ - Shannon Moore Your Host @ WildTexas.com