Species identification - Wild Harvester

Foraging Basics

Latin Vs Common Names: Handling Regional Variants

Species identification becomes clearer when Latin and common names are combined, but regional variations can still cause confusion—discover how to navigate this challenge.

Jordan Forestwalker
January 19, 2026

Foraging Basics

Latin Vs Common Names: Handling Regional Variants

Species identification becomes clearer when Latin and common names are combined, but…

Jordan Forestwalker
January 19, 2026

Foraging Basics

Avoiding Overharvest: The 1‑in‑20 Rule in Context

I’m here to explain how the 1-in-20 rule helps prevent overharvesting and why…

Jordan Forestwalker
January 18, 2026

Foraging Basics

Mastering Dichotomous Keys: Turning Field Guides Into Answers

Pondering how to identify species easily? Discover how mastering dichotomous keys can…

Jordan Forestwalker
January 18, 2026

Foraging Basics

Invasive Plants as First IDs: Garlic Mustard & Knotweed

Growing invasive plants like garlic mustard and knotweed can threaten ecosystems; learn…

Jordan Forestwalker
January 17, 2026