When collecting firewood or making a fire in the natural environment, **Priority must be given to compliance with local laws and regulations and environmental protection principles**. Many areas have strict regulations on collecting wood or starting fires (such as national parks, protected areas, or high-fire seasons), and unauthorized access may involve illegal or ecological destruction. The following are some **legal and low-impact suggestions**, but please always refer to local regulations： --- ### 1. **Legality and environmental protection priority** -**Confirm the regulations**: Check in advance whether the picnic area is allowed to light fires and collect firewood. Many protected areas prohibit all open fires, and violators may face fines. -**Use dead branches and fallen leaves**: Only pick up **branches that are completely dry and fall naturally** (diameter less than wrist thickness) to avoid breaking living trees or destroying vegetation. -**Avoid sensitive areas**: Stay away from endangered plants, animal nests or ecologically fragile areas (such as wetlands). --- ### 2. **Low-visibility collection method** -**Scattered collection**: Pick up a small amount within a large range to avoid concentrating in one place and causing obvious traces. -**Avoid the flow of people**: Choose early morning, evening, or working days when there are few people, and stay away from trails or popular attractions. -**Bring your own firewood**: If it is allowed to light a fire, you can purchase environmentally friendly charcoal in advance or bring portable firewood to avoid on-site collection. --- ### 3. **Alternative (safer and more concealed)** -**Portable stoves**: Use camping gas stoves or alcohol stoves, no need to light a fire and smoke-free. Use is allowed in most areas. -**Fire-free picnic**: Choose cold meals and store hot food in an incubator to completely avoid the need for fire. --- ### 4. **Safety and responsibility** -**Fire prevention measures**: Only light a fire in the allowed area, stay away from vegetation, prepare water or sand to extinguish the fire, and ensure that the fire is **completely extinguished**. -**Seamless principle**: Clean up all garbage when you leave and restore the original appearance of the environment, including scattered sawdust. --- ### Key reminder： Unauthorized logging or fire may cause long-term damage to the natural environment and may cause fires or legal disputes. **It is strongly recommended to choose a legal and environmentally friendly way to enjoy nature. If the regulations cannot be determined, please contact the local management department directly for consultation.