Survival Skills and Resource Management

In North Carolina, first-time homesteaders Ashley and Harrison learn to transition from basic survival to sustainability with the help of Eustace, an expert in living off the land. They learn to manage resources, harvest trees for income, and repair storm damage. The video highlights the importance of self-sufficiency, resource management, and teamwork in homesteading.

What essential skills did Ashley and Harrison learn to survive the winter?

• Raising livestock

• Growing crops

• Managing heat, shelter, food, and water

• Building a house

What is the main goal for Ashley and Harrison with the arrival of spring?

• To move to a new location

• To build a new cabin

• To start a farm

• To transition from survival to sustainability

What skill does Eustace teach Ashley and Harrison to help them generate income?

• Fishing

• Tree harvesting

• Metalworking

• Gardening

What natural event provided an opportunity for Ashley and Harrison to learn about resource management?

• A wildfire

• A flood

• A windstorm

• A drought

What is the first step in felling a tree according to Eustace?

• Cutting the top branches

• Removing the roots

• Making a face cut in the direction you want it to fall

• Sawing through the trunk

What damage did the windstorm cause to the property?

• Uprooted all trees

• Tore the roof

• Destroyed the barn

• Flooded the fields

What is the best fix for the damaged tin roof?

• Cover with plastic sheets

• Paint over the holes

• Add a new under layer of corrugated metal

• Replace with shingles

Why is it important to caulk all nail holes during roof repair?

• To keep the roof insulated

• To make the roof look better

• To prevent water from leaking through

• To strengthen the roof structure

What does Eustace hope for Ashley and Harrison's future?

• That they move to a city

• That they sell their land

• That they continue learning and help him in his older age

• That they start their own business

What does Eustace enjoy about teaching Ashley and Harrison?

• The chance to build new structures

• The ability to travel

• The opportunity to pass down traditional skills

• The chance to earn money