When the different tribes conquered each other, was it considered stolen land? Let’s be honest, you care nothing about native people, you are more interested in virtue signaling. For every one of you, there are thousands who actually are of native decent and understand the true value of land and its produce. I have never heard of anyone who was foraging for some beneficial reason who gathered enough to change an ecosystem. I would advise you to get out of your echochamber and touch grass. Go out into the forest and smell the trees and enjoy the wonderful gifts we have been given. Maybe then you will be able to understand the wonders of our natural habitat. I’m sure your cats would enjoy the short vacation from you dressing them up like little children as well. Live long and prosper.

There IS such a thing as being a responsible and educated collector. By collecting/harvesting the right way, the consumer and the seller will benefit. Many people rely on the health benefits that plants from nature have provided over the years. I don’t think a person should be so money greedy that no regard is given to the amount taken in one spot, unless there is such an enormous abundance to share, but that’s where responsibility comes in (There are also harvesting regulations that need to be followed). There are nature preserves in many or most states, as far as I know, where endangered plants can be safe and protected. I have one more thing to say. For some people, just getting out in the woods, or the fresh, open air is a health benefit. It feels GREAT to dig in the earth. Dig for health. Not wealth! ( I don’t know if I just made that up on the spot, or not, but it sounded right!) ~Carrie E. in MN~

Regards,
Catherine Lugo