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The forest's discarded kindling, perfect for fires and dramatic survival montages.
means Small broken branches, twigs, and undergrowth — the loose woody debris that litters a forest floor.
from Middle English brushe, from Old French broce meaning brushwood or scrub, the same root that later swept into the cleaning brush.
Fire starterClassic tinder before logs catch hold.
Erosion controlBundled into fascines to stabilize riverbanks and dunes.
Wildfire fuelDry brushwood turns small sparks into infernos.