Note of the co-author, this file is not finished yet as I write this on June 25 1995, it even needs a bit of translation still, which will be done in the final upload, so please bear with me till then.

However I believe that so far all which is written can be used without too much problemo. If you see any glaring mistakes write them to me & I will make the necessary correction. Thanks.

Note add on: this chapter as well as many others will need picture in order to be well understood.

At the present they are not yet included, not having a scanner nor the money but as soon as I can I will do that rest assure and not only for this chapter alone but for the rest of the book. Thanks for your understanding so far.

NOTE OF THE CO-AUTHOR: OUR APOLOGIES FOR THE FOLLOWING TEXT WHICH OFTEN TIMES WILL REFER TO PIX # THOSE PIX ARE NOT IN THIS BOOK YET.

They will be part of the later edition when $$$ comes along for me to scan all of them not only for this particular chapter but the rest of the book. This note is written as of June 1995, lets hope for all that by this time next year if not sooner we will have all that resolved. Thanks.

Hey if you really are mad and have some $$$ to throw me, send it along and I will hire a honey of Secretary who will do the job of scanning plus translation even the coffee, then I will upload it sooner than later, who know I could even end up marrying her to make it a happy ending. Oh well, one can dream. Anyway thanks for your understanding and help. PS I still need help in plants. Cio!!!

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?

CLIMATE ZONES:

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.