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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Harry Cockburn

Rise of ‘middle-class foragers’ prompts warning on safety and sustainability

Foraging food from the natural world is widely regarded as a means of connecting with nature and bringing in a few tasty morsels to the kitchen you may not be able to easily find in the supermarket.

However, a warning last week by Berks, Bucks and Oxon Wildlife Trust (BBOWT) that it does not allow foraging on its reserves, has highlighted concerns around a practice which has seen remarkable growth in recent years.

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