Brits have been warned that they could be hit with a £300 fine for picking blackberries if they do not stick to clear foraging rules and damage the environment Be careful doing this or you may get fined

As summer turns to autumn, many Brits will be looking forward to the annual blackberry picking season. A harmless pastime for most, experts are now warning that irresponsible foraging could land you in trouble with fines potentially reaching £300 . ‌

Pickers are being warned to stay away from certain areas and avoid over-picking and damaging surrounding vegetation. The versatile fruit and surrounding hedgerows are a vital food source and habitat for insects, birds and small mammals and leaving hedges completely bare and damaged could damage ecosystems, ecology consultancy Ar

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