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Non-timber forest products (NTFP) policy

Edible black berries of the bilberry or blaeberry (Vaccinium myrtilis)Wild harvests – or Non-timber forest products (NTFP) – include things like berries, lichens, fruits nuts and fungi.  

The NTFP policy outlines how responsible and sustainable management of these products could bring substantial benefits to rural communities, small businesses and landowners.

Read the Non-timber forest products policy (PDF 639k).