The Guardian Environment·3 min read·medium

Avoid rare species and only take what you need: how to forage and save money on your food shopping

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Matthew Pearce
Avoid rare species and only take what you need: how to forage and save money on your food shopping
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Foraging for wild food is gaining popularity as a way to save money and connect with nature, but experts warn of the need for responsible harvesting. Conservationists advise taking only small amounts and avoiding rare species to prevent habitat damage.

Forager Angus Morton, picking nettles to use for brewing tea and in pesto. Forager Angus Morton, picking nettles to use for brewing tea and in pesto. The age of extinction Foraging Avoid rare species and only take what you need: how to forage and save money on your food shopping While there are fears that people harvesting their food could put pressure on habitats, some ecologists suggest responsible foraging can boost conservation and biodiversity

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