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Wild Foraging: 40 Things You Can Find in the Forest and Forage For Later by Kira Smith teaches readers how to identify, gather, and prepare edible plants found in the wild. It walks through what to look for, how to safely handle and prepare foraged finds, and how building this skill can bring greater self-sufficiency and health to you and your family. It's a practical starting point for anyone curious about foraging as part of an outdoor or preparedness lifestyle.

"A prudent person foresees danger ahead and takes precautions. The simpleton goes blindly on and suffers the consequences. - Proverbs 27:12"

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Forty Forest Finds

Organizes the guide around 40 things that can be foraged.

Wild Plant Identification

Teaches readers what edible plants to look for.

Gathering Guidance

Covers collecting useful plants in the field.

Safe Handling and Preparation

Addresses care and preparation after gathering.

Self-Sufficiency Focus

Frames foraging as a practical outdoor and preparedness skill.

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Number of Pages 52
Dimensions 0.11 x 9.02 x 5.98 IN
Publication Date July 18, 2017
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Forty forest finds and what to do with them later, foraging framed around preservation, not just identification.

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