Forest Treehouses & How to Make Them
by Daniel Carter Beard

22 Pages
Publisher: Microcosm Publishing

Treehouses have a whimsical reputation, but somewhere between the forts of childhood and luxury resorts exists a world of tree dwellings that can be built to last as practical and effective shelters. Using simple tools and materials including the trees and wildlife around you, you can create a beautiful and sound treetop dwelling to protect you from animals and the elements. Forest Treehouses and How to Make Them brings timeless guidance from famed 19th and 20th century frontiersman and engineer Daniel Carter Beard into the present day, featuring instructions on custom-fitting your building plan to the tree itself, descriptions of scouts' treehouse projects, and examples from cultures around the globe that utilize tree dwellings in their communities. This zine will give you information and inspiration to expand your skillset and create the treehouse of your dreams!