Navigation is the process of planning, recording, and controlling the movement of a craft a vehicle or a humane from one place to another. When you are lost in a forest it is very important to know how to find your way out. The first thing everyone thinks about is which way is north. There are several ways you can find this out:

1) Moss grows on the north side of the tree

2) Put a stick in the ground vertically, and note where the end of its shadow is. Wait a little while, and mark where the end is now. The line going between those two points should run approximately east–west; you can then tell by the direction of the sun’s movement which way is north

3) Watch the sun, which rises (more or less) in the east and sets (more or less) in the west. But since the exact position of the sun varies by season and latitude, this is rather inaccurate.

4) In the southern hemisphere, find the Southern Cross. Note the direction of the long axis of the cross. Follow that imaginary line for a distance equal to five times the length of the cross and fact the point in space where it would end. You’re now facing directly south; spin around 180° to find north

5) The direction in which the clouds move, which is generally west-to-east. (This can provide only a very rough approximation at best, and doesn’t work everywhere.)

Now you might wonder I know what way is north but how is this going to help me well if you know what way is north you also know what way is south west and east. Try to remember any kind of sign or remember which way you came say it was north east then go north east. Nature can also help you find some kind of civilization Follow a drainage or stream downhill or down stream. This can be hard going but will often lead to a trail or road.