This my plan for my Costa Rica project where I will be investigating the medicinal and edible plants of the region.
Before the trip, I will research plants that I can expect to find in the region. I will print out information used for identification and how to properly prepare the plants.
During the trip, I will try to find these plants in the wild. I will document the location, amount, and appearance of the plant through writing. If I can sample the plant in a sustainable manner, I will and I will note that as well. I will photograph the plants that I find. I will interview local residents about their edible plant knowledge and whether they forage for their own food and medicines.
After the trip, I will assemble what I learned into two hard cover books that I will bind myself. One portion of the books will be different plants, how to identify them, and their uses. There will be a section about local customs and a section about how foraging fits into view of environmentalism. There will also be a section on how to forage food wisely, whether in Costa Rica or right in your neighborhood
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