Miscellaneous Hazards
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Hazards of the Outdoors
Written by Terry Price, Georgia Forestry Commission
Adapted for the web by the Bugwood Network
There are many hazards of the forest other than creepy, crawly things and poisonous plants. Awareness of these hazards will often suffice in preventing an accident. Common man made hazards are abandoned water wells that were left uncovered, and downed fencing (Figure 55). Natural hazards would be stump holes, exposed roots and dead trees and snags. Old rubbish piles in the forest may indicate an abandoned house site. If so an abandoned well may be nearby that is still open. Stump holes roots and fencing can be avoided by watching where you step. Standing dead trees and snags are common hazards in the forest. They should be avoided particularly on days when the wind is gusting above 20 miles per hour.
 Photo by Terry Price, Georgia Forestry Commission, Bugwood.org Figure 55 |
Lightning strikes to trees are very common throughout the South. People should avoid going into the forest whenever thunderstorms are looming. However, if caught, one should not seek shelter under a lone tree.
