8.1 Forest Edges, Revisited in Depth
We've mentioned forest edges before. Here's a closer look at why they matter so much.
Quiz 8 — Typical Foraging Locations and Ecotones
Test what you've learned from Topic 8.
8.2 Urban–Rural Transition Zones
Where built density gives way to open ground — another kind of edge worth knowing.
8.3 Gardens and Shared Allotment Spaces
Cultivated ground, self-seeded edges, and the etiquette of foraging near what someone else is growing.
8.4 Backyards and Balconies
The smallest, closest foraging ground you have — and why it's worth taking seriously.
8.5 Shorelines and Riverbanks
Where land meets water — a distinct ecotone with its own plants, risks, and rhythms.