This resource covers forest produce gathering and processing in Poland. Information is for reference only.

Maple & Market is a documentation archive focused on the collection and processing of forest raw materials in Poland. The content here covers practical aspects of gathering mushrooms, wild fruits and berries, and working with maple bark — topics that remain relevant to households and small producers across Polish forests and countryside.

What this archive covers

Poland's mixed deciduous and coniferous forests produce a wide variety of edible and commercially useful materials. Boletus, chanterelles, blueberries, bilberries, wild raspberries, and the bark of the Norway maple (Acer platanoides) are among the subjects documented here. Each article aims to describe identification, harvesting seasons, handling practices, and basic processing methods without commercial promotion.

Editorial approach

Content is written in an informational style. Articles draw on established botanical and mycological sources, national regulations on forest gather rights in Poland, and publicly available research from institutions such as the Polish Botanical Society and the Institute of Botany PAS. No single article should be treated as a definitive safety guide — readers should cross-reference with local expertise before consuming any foraged material.

Contact

Maple & Market is registered in Poland.

Company name: Maple Market Sp. z o.o.

Address: Ul. Leśna 12, 05-220 Zielonka, Masovian Voivodeship, Poland

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Phone: +48 22 345 67 89

Email: contact@mapleandmarket.eu

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Last updated

This page was last updated on 13 May 2026.