Foraging For Wild Edible Foods
Foraging involves finding, identifying, and harvesting wild edible plants. It is a healthy outdoor activity that puts one in touch with nature and provides a bounty of fresh, nutritious, free food. This handy pocket guide provides simplified reference to the approved practices for harvesting wild edible plants in a sustainable manner. Topics include a harvesting strategy, safety (including the universal edibility test), and the proper tools and methods to harvest berries/fruits, nuts, leaves/shoots/stems, roots/tubers, and mushrooms. Laminated for durability, this lightweight, pocket-sized folding guide is a portable source of practical information and is ideal for field use by outdoor enthusiasts of all ages. Made in the USA. Details: UPC: 884682012625 Author: James Kavanagh Fold out width: 22.25 in Folded width: 3.7 in Length: 8.25 in ISBN: 978-1-62005-278-5