This guide is intended for the boreal forest of northern Ontario where foraging presents an alternative to harvesting lumber and the forest’s ability to absorb the impact of harvesting is greater. Forests and freshwater food systems – comprised of plants, animals, birds, fish and fungi – are important sources of nutrition. They are also key indicators of healthy forest ecosystems and food webs.
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Northern Forest Foraging Guide
Northern Ontario’s forests, meadows and waters provide an incredible range of nutritious and delicious edible wild plants. Ontario Nature has prepared this foraging guide as an introduction to this local resource, and to encourage people to experience the wonders the natural world provides.
Ontario Naturalist Magazine June 1977
DEPARTMENTS 27 | FON News FON negotiates for new headquarters; more volunteers sought. 27 | Around Ontario FON publishes new wetlands pamphlets; FON closes Petrol Point Reserve over intensive use concerns; raptor appeal; No Trespassing booklet. 28 | From Ottawa/Queen’s Park FON pushes for Atikaki reserve; Point Pelee Master Plan problems; now endangered: Lake Erie […]