By Sean Fagan
The thick twigs of poplar (Photo: Sean Fagan).
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Fire-Skills: Thin vs Thick Twigs as Kindling?
Usually, when starting a small-twig fire I like to use kindling twigs that are as THIN as possible - as they are generally much more combustible than thicker twigs.
The twigs of hazel, holly, sycamore, birch and hazel are a sample of some tree species in Ireland (and throughout much of Europe) with thin, very combustible twigs.
Recently, I tried the thick twigs of poplar (Populus spp.) for the first time.
I had my doubts they would ignite easily.
Was I wrong?
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