Dead or Alive - the great Spuce tree

 Dead 

- kindle from the lower branches is the best for starting fires or all branches if the whole tree is dead

- the whole tree can be butchered for kindle and wood

- sap on bark is the best starter for a match or lighter starter

- the dead needles can be piled for a insulation to sleep in and under at night. This is not an exageration, they are dry and this really works.

- old sap can be chewed like gum.

Alive 

- needles provide chlorophil and other antioxidants all year, all seasons

- you can sleep on the branchs for comfort

- the raw fresh gum is antioxidant rich

- spring buds are tasty, soft, sour and not bitter for a vitamine boost.

- the whole tree canopy is great for cover from rain or snow.