tee hee! Persian carpets, I like that option....how do they smell?? aux de doggie per chance? what a lovely fur ball on that rug - no need for boughs in that case
well, no evergreen died as a result of a few 12" bough tips
the judicious use of resources (be it a tree or other) is not evil - in fact, using a resource wisely actually promotes it conservation as one becomes aware of its scarcity, usefulness and vulnerability
often I have come across old hot camping sites, long poles stacked neatly in trees, waiting to be recycled as tent poles (or firewood if the years have long gone) by the next winter camper
that is a prudent use of the forest and a respectful use
I'm glad to have had both experiences: using traditional tents that need to be set up with cut tree poles and more recently, using smaller modern canvas trekker style tents with included poles
goes back to my original question: which species of evergreen offer the softest, most comfortable, fragrant bough beds?
heck, nothing like a caribou-moose-deer skin on top of that bed of evergreens for real comfort and warmth....look out malamut!!
