Internet fungi foragers told 'click, don't pick'
Summary
Picking wild mushrooms is banned in Epping Forest, Essex, because it harms the forest's ecosystem and can be dangerous if poisonous mushrooms are eaten. Officials ask people to take photos of fungi instead of picking them to protect the forest and its wildlife.Key Facts
- Picking mushrooms in Epping Forest is illegal and can lead to fines or prosecution.
- Mushrooms help the forest by recycling nutrients and supporting trees and animals.
- Social media posts about mushroom picking encourage more people to collect fungi.
- The City of London Corporation manages Epping Forest, covering about 8,000 acres.
- Epping Forest is an important home for many species of fungi that need to be left alone.
- Removing mushrooms harms tree health by stopping nutrient feeding.
- New and rare species of fungi have been discovered nearby in recent years.
- Officials say, "click, don't pick" to protect the forest and let people enjoy its wildlife safely.
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