Foraging is wonderful if done mindfully, as you’re practicing it. The trouble is unfortunately that people have no sense of balance. They may entirely ignore for lack of knowledge, or take all they can find or - the worst kind - kill it all from their gardens. I have several patches of nettles and if they ever grow too large, it simply remove some. But I love them for their look, their importance for insects, and even for the way they move in the wind.
Hi Daniel! Thanks so much for your comments. I totally agree with you, and one of the main point of my PhD thesis was that foraging can be really beneficial if practiced mindfully, but that there are also many threats. You've inspired me to write a post about reciprocity sometime - thank you!
Foraging is wonderful if done mindfully, as you’re practicing it. The trouble is unfortunately that people have no sense of balance. They may entirely ignore for lack of knowledge, or take all they can find or - the worst kind - kill it all from their gardens. I have several patches of nettles and if they ever grow too large, it simply remove some. But I love them for their look, their importance for insects, and even for the way they move in the wind.
Hi Daniel! Thanks so much for your comments. I totally agree with you, and one of the main point of my PhD thesis was that foraging can be really beneficial if practiced mindfully, but that there are also many threats. You've inspired me to write a post about reciprocity sometime - thank you!