What kind of firewood should you gather?

Dead and down wood.

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  1. Dead and down wood ✔
  2. Live branches from trees
  3. Green leaves from bushes

Why: Use firewood that is dead and down, and never cut live trees for a fire.

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Answer: Dead and down wood. Use firewood that is dead and down, and never cut live trees for a fire.

  1. Scouting America: Camping www.scouting.org/merit-badges/camping
    Use firewood that is dead and down; never cut live trees.
    Checked 2026-11-07.

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