The Woods

The woods is the area that lies beyond the boundaries of District 12, its entrance is restricted by the fence the surrounds District 12.

Location
It is located outside the boundaries of District 12, spreading all the way to District 13. It is very wide and vast, and the end is unknown.

The Fence
The fence is what separates the outskirts of District 12 and the woods. Katniss had many holes located throughout the fence to access the wood. One of the most accessible points is the one by the Meadow. The Capitol placed it there to keep the wild animals out, and keep the streets of District 12 safe, but also so they can make sure the citizens inside.

Hunting and Gathering
The forest is a place some citizens of District 12 venture to hunt, or gather food. Katniss Everdeen and Gale Hawthorne enter the forest on a daily routine, trying to get food for their families. Mr. Everdeen hid bows about the forest, so that he could gain easy access to them. They hunt such things as rabbits, squirrels and the occasional deer, and then bring them back to sell or trade at The Hob. They can also fish in the rivers and lake, or collect Katniss tubers from the bottom.

Other than hunting, Katniss and Gale also collect berries and plants to eat, having set areas to get certain things. Gale set up mesh nets around the strawberry patches so that the wild animals are unable to eat the plants.