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Juicy fruits for the people: Where picking is allowed!
Find out which types of fruit can be collected in public places in Goslar and how to do so legally correctly.
Juicy fruits for the people: Where picking is allowed!
Harvest season is in full swing! Apples, pears, plums and many other delicacies are now hanging ripe on the trees and bushes in our cities and forests. Many people take the opportunity to collect freshly ripe fruit from gardens, roadsides and public green spaces. But the joy of picking things yourself can quickly be spoiled when legal questions arise. What is allowed and where should you be careful?
Fruit that grows on public land usually belongs to the city or municipality. It is therefore advisable to find out beforehand what is permitted. Wild berries or mushrooms can usually be collected for your own use, as long as you follow the rules for hand-picking. This means: Only small amounts that can be grasped with your thumb and forefinger may be removed. When it comes to mushrooms, you should make sure to only collect for one or two meals and to proceed carefully so as not to harm nature. Picking is often generally prohibited, especially in national parks or nature reserves, so special caution is required here regionalheute.de reported.
The “Yellow Ribbon” project
A special highlight for fruit lovers is the “Yellow Ribbon” project. This is an initiative that releases fruit trees marked with a yellow ribbon for free harvesting. The aim is to avoid food waste and make fresh fruit available to the general public. If you would like to find out more about these trees, you will find an overview map on the page ten-niedersachsen.de.
It is also important to set clear boundaries. Fruit and vegetables that are offered at street stalls can usually be taken away for a voluntary donation. However, anyone who accesses it without paying is on thin ice - this quickly becomes a theft, as ZDF-Hub reports.
Observe legal framework conditions
Registration on the platform mundraub.org can help find legally accessible fruit trees and edible plants in the area. So before you start harvesting big, you should definitely make sure that the trees are actually on public land and that no property rights are being violated. Fruit trees along country roads are often leased or privately owned, so direct questions to the respective property owners are recommended.
So this harvest season it's important to keep your eyes open when picking! With the right knowledge and respect for nature, everyone can benefit from the treasures in the area. But your own needs should not lead into the legal gray areas - collecting wisely and informedly is the motto!