

For any questions or to join our community of ethical harvesters, contact us at (581) 627-0627.
Self-employed harvester
Welcome to BoreA Canada’s Raw Materials Harvesting Department!
Our vision
With a commitment to fostering a harmonious relationship between humans and nature, BoreA Canada’s Raw Materials Department strives to ethically harvest and provide exceptional-quality raw materials, sourced directly from the heart of the forest.
Our mission
Our mission is to establish a sustainable and responsible approach to raw material harvesting. We are dedicated to training and educating skilled harvesters, preserving the delicate ecosystem, and ensuring a consistent supply of high-quality raw materials for various industries.
Our values
- Respect for Nature: We deeply respect the environment and the invaluable resources it provides. Our practices prioritize the preservation of the natural balance of the boreal forest.
- Ethical Harvesting: Our team is committed to using ethical harvesting techniques that minimize environmental impact and support the ongoing health of the ecosystem.
- Quality Assurance: We are dedicated to providing the highest quality raw materials, meticulously harvested and processed for our clients.
- Community Collaboration: We foster a sense of community among our harvesters, encouraging knowledge-sharing and collective engagement in sustainability.
- Continuous Learning: We are committed to continuous learning and adaptation, staying up to date with best practices and innovations in the field.
Today, we are looking for skilled harvesters who share our passion for preserving nature’s gifts. Our training program equips you with the knowledge and expertise needed to become a proficient harvester while upholding the principles of ethical harvesting.
Our Comprehensive Training Program Includes:
- Detailed procedures for responsible harvesting.
- Video tutorials explaining each type of harvest.
- Guidance on managing your income and expenses as an independent harvester.
- Tips on essential equipment for effective and safe harvesting.
- An extensive list of plant species suitable for harvesting, along with guidelines on which parts to use.
Join us on a journey to honor and protect the environment while contributing to industries that rely on the forest’s offerings. Together, we can create a sustainable future that benefits both our communities and the natural world we cherish.
Stay tuned as we unveil the next steps in our mission to provide premium raw materials while upholding the values of sustainability, ethics, and quality that define BoreA Canada.
BoreA Canada — Nurturing Nature’s Generosity for a Sustainable Future.
List of plants to pick
Common name | Latin name | Harvested part | Season | Storage conditions |
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American Green Alder | Alnus alnobetula subsp. crispa | Male catkin | September to April | Frozen as picked |
Balsam Fir | Abies balsamea | Young shoot | Spring | Dried |
Balsam Fir resin | Abies balsamea | Resin | April until the first fros | Filtered and chilled |
Black Spruce | Picea mariana | Young shoot | Spring | Dried |
Goldenrod | Solidago canadensis | Flowering top | August | Dried |
Labrador Tea | Rhododendron groenlandicum | Leave | July and August | Dried |
Lovage | Levisticum officinale | Root | September to November and Mars to April | Dried |
Pine nard | Comptonia peregrina | Whole twig | October to November and Mars to April | Dried |
Sweet Gale | Myrica gale | Fruit and leave | August and September | Cool dried |
List of mushrooms to harvest
Common name | Latin name | Season | Storage conditions |
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Chaga | Inonotus obliquus | November to March | Dried |
Lion’s mane | Hericium erinaceus | August to October | Dried |
Matsutake | Tricholoma matsutake | September to November | Dried |
Morel | Morchella spp. | April to June | Dried |
Oyster mushroom | Pleurotus spp. | September to November | Dried |
Turkey Tail | Trametes versicolor | August to November | Dried |
Reishi | Ganoderma lucidum | July to September | Dried |