Firelighting material is an important tool for starting a fire, and tinder is one of the most common materials used. Tinder is a combustible material that can be easily ignited by a spark or flame. It is usually made from dried plant material such as grasses, leaves, bark, and wood shavings. Tinder is also sometimes referred to as kindling, and it is used to help start a fire by providing a small flame that can be used to light larger pieces of fuel.