1.7- Assignment (Unit 2): Explain how to erect a temporary shelter, making use of woodland materials
Explain how to erect a temporary shelter, making use of woodland materials
Demonstrate how to erect a natural shelter using natural resources, describing the stages as you go along
Unit 2 1.7 Explain how to erect a temporary shelter, making use of woodland materials.
There are two main ways to build a temporary shelter using woodland materials. Both
methods require the use of a ridge pole which can be a large stick. This is what decides the
width of the shelter. Many long sticks are then needed to make the rest of the shelter.
A Frame Shelter
The sticks are arranged in a triangular shape, leaning towards each other. They should
be alternated to help them to link and hold together.
The ridge pole is placed on top of the triangles and can be tied on to make it more
secure.
Both sides can then be covered with smaller twigs and sticks to fill in any gaps.
Leaves, grass, and moss can be added on top of this to make the shelter waterproof.
Lean to Shelter
This shelter requires two trees which are wide enough apart to form the shelter. The
ridge pole needs to be longer than the space between the trees.
The ridge pole is tied to both trees, using a timber hitch.
The sticks are then laid against the ridge pole on one side only.
The sticks can be covered with twigs, leaves, moss, and grass to make the shelter
waterproof.
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