How We List Instructors

Last updated: February 2026

Foraging Finder is an independent directory designed to help people find professional foraging courses and instructors in the UK.

Transparency matters to us. This page explains how instructors and course providers appear on the site.

1. What Foraging Finder is (and is not)

Foraging Finder is a directory, not a training provider.

We do not:

  • Deliver foraging instruction
  • Assess individual competence during courses
  • Provide safety or edible plant advice

Our role is to connect users with independent providers, not to supervise or endorse them.

2. How instructors are identified

Instructors and course providers may be listed on the site through:

  • Publicly available information (such as official websites)
  • Direct submissions from instructors or organisations
  • Recommendations from users or the wider foraging community

All listings are subject to review before being published.

3. What we look for before listing

While we do not certify or guarantee providers, we aim to list instructors who clearly present themselves as professional and responsible.

This may include evidence such as:

  • Clear course descriptions
  • Named instructors or organisations
  • Contact information
  • An emphasis on safety and ethical foraging practices

We may decline or remove listings that lack sufficient information or appear misleading.

4. Qualifications and responsibility

Qualifications, certifications, and experience are described by the providers themselves.

Foraging Finder does not independently verify qualifications unless explicitly stated.

Users are encouraged to:

  • Review provider websites
  • Ask instructors about experience and credentials
  • Decide whether a course is suitable for their needs

5. Paid listings and affiliate relationships

Some instructors or related services may have a commercial relationship with Foraging Finder, such as paid listings or affiliate links.

Commercial relationships do not guarantee inclusion, ranking, or recommendation.

Listings are not presented as endorsements.

6. Updates and removals

Listings may be updated or removed if:

  • Information becomes outdated
  • Providers request changes or removal
  • We become aware of concerns relating to accuracy or professionalism

If you are an instructor and wish to update or remove a listing, please contact us.

7. User responsibility

Attendance at any course listed on Foraging Finder is a matter between the user and the provider.

Users are responsible for:

  • Assessing suitability
  • Confirming safety practices
  • Following all instructions given by instructors
  • Complying with local laws and land access regulations

8. Feedback and corrections

We welcome feedback from users and providers.

If you believe a listing is inaccurate or incomplete, please contact us so we can review it.