Guidance

Guidance for safe foraging

Foraging is searching for and collecting edible plants, seaweed, fruits, nuts, seeds and fungi from the outdoors. This year-round activity can be a great way to spend time in nature. However, you need to take care to make sure that foods are gathered sustainably and are safe to eat.

• From: Food Standards Agency
• Published: 27 January 2023

Applies to England, Northern Ireland and Wales

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Foraging is searching for and collecting edible plants, seaweed, fruits, nuts, seeds and fungi from the outdoors. This year-round activity can be a great way to spend time in nature. However, you need to take care to make sure that foods are gathered sustainably and are safe to eat.