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FOAW has no control over the information on sites linked via our website. As well, we cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information provided to us by the non-timber forest product (NTFP) businesses themselves.

Extra care should be taken before coming into contact with any wild plants (including fungi). Any individual who consumes or comes into contact with wild plants does so at their own risk. FOAW, its partners or sponsors cannot be held responsible for any adverse reactions caused by consuming, touching, smelling or using wild resources or products mentioned on this website. If you are not sure you can positively identify a wild plant, do not pick it. We strongly advocate the use of plant identification guides and courses. Remember, “natural” does not necessarily mean “safe”. While some parts of a plant may be edible, other parts of the same plant may be poisonous. Furthermore, some parts of a plant may only be edible after having been cooked for a minimum length of time, or prepared in a certain manner. Finally, even if a plant is classified as safe, you may have a high sensitivity to it as some plants are highly allergenic ― caution is key in the woods.