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[dasmo]

That’s why the parks are precious. And ya, the mushrooms belong to all of us. So don’t pick them. If you do, do it in such a way that no one knows….

[dasmo]

That’s why they say “Harvest” not “touch.”

[Mike K.]

That’s why the parks are precious. And ya, the mushrooms belong to all of us. So don’t pick them. If you do, do it in such a way that no one knows….

The rule says take them if your culture permits it.

[dasmo]

Exactly. It’s probably in response to idiots over harvesting. Leave no trace and there is no problem.

[Victoria Watcher]

If someone takes the mushrooms, who or what is being deprived?

The forest isn’t going to die if some mushrooms close to the trail edge are picked.

[dasmo]

Taking a mushroom isn’t harvesting. If you take all the mushrooms in an area you can affect the overall system. Reducing the next year’s bloom etc.

Generally it’s not an issue which is why I wonder why the sign went up. Over harvesting would be noticed by the foraging community.

Like dog walking in the park. Generally not a problem. Done on a large scale in one area and it can totally demolish a nice mossy rock zone. Seen it. Thankfully nature recovers quick….

Picking berries in the park is just fine. Nature is abundant. Harvesting berries in the park for resale is not. Same applies to the mushroom. It’s not that difficult.

[dasmo]

If you really need to, just go pick the mushrooms there. No one will do anything. While you’re at it take your dog and have it take a crap on the trail and leave it there for someone to step on it.