# Foraging

*The Global Foraging and Feeding Manual*

*42 Wanattomians, Epoch 1726121657, Thursday, September 12, 2024 14:14:17, Bali, Indonesia*

## <a name="contents">Contents</a>

- [Author](#author)
- [Edit History](#edit-history)
- [Introduction](#introduction)
- [Foraging Preparation Methodology](#foraging-preparation-methodology)
- [References](#references)

## <a name="author">Author</a> 

*Author: MATTANAW I., The Honorable Dr. Mattanaw, Christopher Matthew Cavanaugh, Retired*

Interdisciplinarian with Immeasurable Intelligence. Lifetime Member of the High Intelligence Community.<sup>[6](notes.html#6)</sup>

- Masters Business & Economics, [Harvard University](christopher-matthew-cavanaugh-mattanaw-harvard-id-card.jpg) (In Progress)
- Attorney, Pro Se, Litigation, Trial, Depositions, Contracts (E.g. State of Alaska v. Pugh, et. al.)<sup>[4](notes.html#4)</sup>
- B.S. Psychology, University of Maryland, 4.0, Summa Cum Laude<sup>[1](notes.html#1)</sup>
- B.S. Computer & Information Science, University of Maryland, 3.91, Magna Cum Laude<sup>[2](notes.html#2)</sup>
- B.A. Philosophy, University of Maryland.<sup>[3](notes.html#3)</sup>
- G.E.D., State of Maryland, Montgomery County, 1999.

Former Chief Architect, Adobe Systems

Current President/Advisor, Social Architects and Economists International.

Contact:

- [cmcavanaugh@g.harvard.edu](mailto:cmcavanaugh@g.harvard.edu)
- [christopher.matthew.cavanaugh@member.mensa.org](mailto:christopher.matthew.cavanaugh@member.mensa.org)
- [mattanaw@mattanaw.org](mailto:mattanaw@mattanaw.org)

Resumé

- [Professional Resumé](resume.pdf)

## <a name="edit-history">Edit History</a>

- *42 Wanattomians, Epoch 1726121657, Thursday, September 12, 2024 14:14:17, Bali, Indonesia*

## <a name="introduction">Introduction</a>

This is the global manaual for foraging and feeding.

*More to come*

## <a name="foraging-preparation-methodology">Foraging Preparation Methodology</a>

In advance of foraging, it is useful to do some research regarding what edible plants happen to exist in a certain area, placing emphasis on the most common species available, for quick and easy identification, and an immediate food source of some good quantity. Discovering whether or not already known species are extant and plentiful in an area that are already identifiable is helpful, since identification is already simple, and the effects of consumption are already known, and if such a species exists one will have an immediately ready food supply, seasonality permitting.

In advance of my travels to Australia, it would be first useful to see if there will be Dandelions in my vicinity. These are international weeds, so their presence is reasonable to expect traveling along. Additionally, I will want to check for other common species that may have the greatest level of availability. Knowing what kinds of plants would be common is a way to refine the search. The very best plants to eat would be very likely: 1) Foliage of any tree that might be plentiful, because if the tree species is present, it is known supply will be large. Secondly, what grasses and weeds might be edible. Grasses and weeds too, will be expected to be pervasive. Like dandelions, it is assured the food will be in good supply if it happens to live in the region. Regions of species have peripheries in which the probability reduces to zero for a species. This is the boundary of the region supporting the flora. If one knows the boundaries one heuristically gets closer to likely densities. A population density map would help for knowing more exactly the probability of finding large populations of any species. Pervasive trees and weeds in high density areas well within the regional boundaries will be an excellent source of food.

It appears the search for trees and weeds with edible foliage should precede the search for berries, nuts, flowers. Berries, Nuts and Flowers are less plentiful on plants than their foliage! Foliage is to be preferred. Also, their availability windows are shorter. A tree will have foliage for longer than it will have flowers. A Bush will have stems and leaves longer than it will have berries. Flowers bloom briefly on weeds. Thus these less seasonal plant parts ought to be secondary for attending to in preparation for edible plant identification.

Development of proficiency goes along with growth of knowledge in identification. You cannot eat what you cannot yet identify, and the foods most easily identified are the ones that one can consume quickly as a beginner. The planning methodology here described is the same as the learning trajectory, the syllabus or plan for learning what to forage in a systematic way, getting the greatest rewards more near the outset of the self-education.

Notice this approach also trends towards exhaustiveness. After identifying the berries, nuts, and flowers, after having already identified the trees with foliage, one will be getting closer to knowing all plants that can be eaten. Syrups, and other plant parts can be determined. Working inwards into the plant, and downwards into its hidden roots, one eventually knows whole plants for the foods they offer. That’s until you can process them all like corn. Advanced foraging is identified with advanced agriculture.


## <a name="references">References</a>

Mattanaw. (2024). *Foraging Preparation Methodology*. ThoughtStream. Book and Journal of Mattanaw. PlainText. Retrieved From: http://www.mattanaw.com/thoughtstream.html#foraging-preparation-methodology
