To protect the ground with the correct campfire, we will share the proper way to have a campfire from ZEN Camps.
We have raised awareness several times, but similar incidents are still occurring, and to maintain a clean ground with the correct campfire, we ask you to spread this article.
Campfire mats are made from heat-resistant materials, allowing them to withstand high temperatures and protect the ground from embers that may fall from the fire pit, preventing the spread of fire.
However, it is said that grass and plants growing on the ground can die if exposed to temperatures of 40 to 50 degrees for an extended period.
If you continue to use a low-profile fire pit, even with a campfire mat, heat will transfer to the ground, and the grass and plants on the ground will also perish.
(*This applies to any campfire mat.)
Therefore, please use the campfire mat solely as a tool to protect the ground from instantaneous heat and to prevent the spread of fire.
When using a low-profile fire pit, the following methods are effective.
1. Increase the distance between the fire pit and the ground.
If you raise the height of the fire pit to a temperature where you can place your hand on the campfire mat, the ground will not burn.
2. Place insulating materials between the fire pit and the campfire mat.
By placing items such as the following between the fire pit and the campfire mat, you can reduce the heat transferred to the ground through insulation.
・Stainless steel tray (it’s good to fill it with water)
・Insulating materials (insulation mats, carbon felt, stones, wet wood, etc.)
3. Lay wet dried grass, wood chips, etc., between the ground and the campfire mat.
By laying wet dried grass or wood chips between the ground and the campfire mat, you create an air layer that reduces the heat transferred to the ground. 
(Placing damp firewood or stones between the campfire mat and the fire pit is also effective)
While I am very pleased to see an increase in camping enthusiasts in recent years, we must prevent the destruction of the natural environment due to the lack of knowledge among those trying camping for the first time.
If the burning of the ground increases, there is a risk that more campsites will prohibit campfires.
To prevent this, I hope all campers understand the correct way to have a campfire, and if there are those who do not know, please teach them.
I wish for all campers to enjoy campfires while protecting the beautiful ground, and for the campsite staff to also be able to smile, creating a camping life like that.
ZENCamps
