Wild-Harvested or Cultivated Herbs? Our choice for Biodiversity
April 24th, 2017 Posted by Michalis Georgaras Agroecology, Biodiversity 0 thoughts on “Wild-Harvested or Cultivated Herbs? Our choice for Biodiversity”Reading Time: 2 minutes

Can consuming herbs harm biodiversity?
When it comes to herbs, most of us think it’s only natural to harvest them from the wild. Especially in places like Greece, when you notice herbs like oregano, cistus or thyme, growing even in the most unexpected places like rocky surfaces or on the roadside, tempting you with their abundance and their resilience.
But how sustainable is picking wild herbs nowadays?