FORAGING ETIQUETTE

With the foraging season fully upon us, there is the usual flurry of seasonal stories about the impact of extensive foraging on sensitive areas.

Many forestries throughout the UK put out advisories not to over-pick in the fruitful season.

For instance tougher measures are being called for to fight illegal commercial fungi foraging in East Sussex.

There is a big difference between foraging as an enthusiast and illegal commercial foraging.

So if you’re out and about and in a picking mood, be mindful of the local rules and regulations and be respectful of the fungal environment.