Foraging is an amazing way to connect with nature and source ingredients for recipes free from additives and chemicals. However, it does have its risks, so here are some important things to consider: 1) Be sure you are very confident with your identification. Take a plant identification guide with you and perhaps use an app like "Picture This". Learning from an expert on a foraging course is the best way to develop your identification skills confidently. Edible plants can look very similar to plants that are poisonous to humans, so never consume anything if you are not 100% sure it is edible. 2) Forage sustainably. Be mindful of the habitat you are foraging in. Be aware of what is underfoot and only take what you intend to consume, and be sure not to over-forage so plants can regenerate and the ecosystem is not disturbed. If a plant is rare or endangered, leave it! 3) Get permission from landowners to forage, if necessary. You will often find foraging guidelines from organisations online; for instance, the Woodland Trust has a foraging guide in the UK. 4) Be mindful of the environment you are foraging in. Avoid areas next to fields sprayed with chemicals, or roadside locations, for instance. Don't take risks near water or on unstable terrain.