Pure Bushcraft Reference Library
Welcome to the Pure Bushcraft Reference Library, your growing collection of practical information to help you identify, understand and learn about the natural world and essential bushcraft skills. Whether you are just starting your outdoor journey or looking to expand your existing knowledge, the library provides a handy resource to consult whenever you need it.
Explore identification guides for wild plants, trees, fungi and animal tracks, or learn about knots and their uses. Each reference entry is designed to help you recognise key features, understand practical applications, discover useful facts and identify important safety considerations.
The library will continue to grow as new entries are added, giving you an increasingly useful resource to support your outdoor adventures, bushcraft projects and learning. Browse the categories below to find the information you need and develop your confidence in the outdoors.
Plants
Explore the plants found in the British countryside and learn how to identify them in the wild. Discover their key identifying features, natural habitats, traditional uses, practical bushcraft…
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Trees
Learn to identify the trees of Britain by their leaves, bark, buds, flowers, seeds and overall shape. Discover the practical bushcraft uses of different tree species, including suitable…
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Fungi
Discover the fungi found in British woodlands, grasslands and other natural habitats. Learn about their identifying features, where they grow, their role in the environment and their relevance…
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Tracks
Develop your wildlife tracking skills by learning to recognise the footprints and other signs left by British animals. Explore track shapes, sizes, stride patterns and clues such as…
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Knots
Build your practical cordage skills with this reference to useful knots for bushcraft and outdoor activities. Learn what each knot is used for, how to tie it, its…
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