Foraging in Stockholm

Описание: Foraging is the process of gathering wild food resources such as plants, flowers, berries, nuts, seeds, mushrooms, and herbs that grow naturally. There are a variety of wild foods that grow seasonally that are
available for foraging depending on where you live.

What are the basic rules for foraging? The very first one, of course, is not to eat anything without a positive ID. There are many inedible plants, flowers, mushrooms, and berries. Some are poisonous, even deadly, so EAT ONLY the ones you are 100% sure of. Investing in a solid, local field is helpful, but even then, it’s best to find a mentor who has lots of experience with foraging to learn firsthand.

The second rule is to only forage in a clean area located far from a road. In order to be 100% sure they are clean, I would also include avoiding areas where dogs and other animals tend to do their “business.” Don’t pick from the side of the road or from places where plants can be sprayed with pesticides.

Third, take only as much as you need and always strive to leave as little of an impact on nature as possible. Damage to trees and theft of entire plants should indeed be prevented. When wildcrafting, a solid rule of thumb is to take only ten percent of what’s available. You can also collect seeds and return to plant them when the time is right.

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