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THE
SCOTTISH WILD MUSHROOM CODE
The
countryside is a working landscape. Please be aware of safety and follow
the Countryside and Access Codes. As a matter of courtesy you are advised
to ask for permission before you pick mushrooms.
By respecting the natural environment
you can help to manage and conserve the countryside...
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When
picking mushrooms for any purpose, please consider the following
points:
- Wildlife,
especially insects, need mushrooms too, so only pick what you
will use.
- Do
not pick mushrooms until the cap has opened out, and leave those
that are past their best.
- The
main part of the mushroom is below the surface, take care not
to damage or trample it, and not to disturb its surroundings.
- Scatter
trimmings discreetly in the same area as the mushrooms came
from.
- Some
mushrooms are poisonous and others rare and should not be picked
– only pick what you know and take a field guide with you to
identify mushrooms where you find them.
- Before
you collect mushrooms at a nature reserve please always seek
advice from the manager, as special conditions may apply.
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If
you own or manage land:
- Be
aware that your management activities may affect mushrooms.
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If
you wish to run a foray or collect for scientific purposes:
- In
order to ensure the safety of your party, obtain permission
in writing.
- Give
a record of what you have found to the landowner or manager
and explain the significance of your findings.
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This
Code was created by the Scottish Wild Mushroom Forum, a group consisting
of representatives of conservation organisations, landowners, public landowning
bodies, mushroom buyers and mushroom pickers. The Forum was funded by
Scottish Natural Heritage, The Millennium Forest for Scotland Trust and
Moray, Badenoch and Strathspey Enterprise.
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