Posted by: thepinetree on 03/13/2015 02:05 PM
Updated by: thepinetree on 03/13/2015 02:06 PM
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Mushroom Permits on the Stanislaus National Forest
Sonora, California, March 13, 2015 – Free use and chargeable permits for collecting mushrooms will be available at any District Office on the Stanislaus National Forest beginning Monday, March 16th. Free use permits allow mushroom hunters to gather up to five pounds of fungi for personal consumption at no charge. Chargeable permits, which are issued for a fee of $4 per pound, are to be purchased by mushroom collectors planning to gather fungi in large quantities. Up to 75 pounds of mushrooms can be collected per person, within a calendar year, using this permit...
“It is important to have the original permit with you while you are harvesting and transporting mushrooms,” said Heidi Rieck, Patrol Captain for the Stanislaus. “Other regulations also apply and our visitor center staff will explain these policies when you obtain your permit. Our goal is to make mushroom picking a positive experience for everyone involved.”
As with any product gathered from the forest, Law Enforcement Officers ask that you collect mushrooms legally. Mushrooms must be cut from the stem, not raked. Permits are not transferable to another person. Free use mushrooms must also be sliced in half length-wise as soon as they are harvested. Permit holders must also complete the “Product Quantity Removal Record” portion of the permit prior to transporting mushrooms.
On the Stanislaus, we do want you to enjoy the bounty of this forest while being respectful of the resource. If you have additional questions regarding mushroom permits, please contact the Stanislaus Supervisor’s Office at: 209-532-3671; Calaveras Ranger District (RD) at 209-795-1381; Groveland RD 209-962-7825; Mi-Wok RD at 209-586-3234 or Summit RD at 209-965-3434.
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The mission of the U.S. Forest Service, part U.S. Department of Agriculture, is to sustain the health, diversity and productivity of the nation's forests and grasslands to meet the needs of present and future generations. The agency manages 193 million acres of public land, provides assistance to state and private landowners, and maintains the largest forestry research organization in the world. Public lands the Forest Service manages contribute more than $13 billion to the economy each year through visitor spending alone. Those same lands provide 20 percent of the nation's clean water supply, a value estimated at $7.2 billion per year. The agency has either a direct or indirect role in stewardship of about 80 percent of the 850 million forested acres within the U.S., of which 100 million acres are urban forests where most Americans live.
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