Publisher's Synopsis
Wild crafting, or gathering plant material from its native "wild" environment is becoming very popular. Many local herbalists and wild crafters are concerned about damage to our resources. A well-trained wild crafter should never damage or deplete our inheritance from nature. A few actually intend to damage the environment for personal gain, but those folks will not be swayed by one article on the internet. The majority of the wild crafters are looking for a way to connect with nature for the day, have fun, and finish with some plants for food, medicine, fiber, or art. These wild crafting guidelines are for you. Included in this article is a Wild crafting Checklist that you can print and carry with you into the field. Use it every time you harvest. It will be difficult to answer all the questions. Some questions will require returning to the site every year for a couple of years. If you can't figure out if your population of plants (plant stand) is growing or shrinking, or if it's being eaten by elk, don't worry. Just be aware of these thoughts, and try to answer them as time goes on.Wild crafting, or gathering plant material from its native "wild" environment is becoming very popular.The majority of the wild crafters are looking for a way to connect with nature for the day, have fun, and finish with some plants for food, medicine, fiber, or art.
