Lolo National Forest

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Mushroom Harvesting on the Lolo National Forest – 2008

Photo above: Morel mushroom near charred wood.

Approximately 140,000 acres burned on the Lolo National Forest during the summer of 2007. Depending on local weather conditions, mushroom harvesters can expect a good harvest season during the spring and early summer of 2008.

Please remember that individuals are responsible for proper identification of mushrooms and distinguishing non-poisonous from poisonous mushrooms. Please also abide by the Lolo National Forest 14-day stay limit for camping and for proper disposal of trash and food. Those rules will be enforced by the Lolo National Forest.

The following documents provide information on the 2008 harvest season and permit requirements.

All files are 1 MB or under in size unless otherwise noted. Large files are best when downloaded to a hard drive before viewing.

Welcome Letter from the Forest Supervisor

Permits

Mushroom Permit Handout (04/17/08) – For important information on permit fees, allowable quantities, and required resource protection measures. Spanish language version (04/17/08)

Mushroom Permit Brochure – A quick reference on mushroom permit requirements and required resource protection measures.

Where to Pick Mushrooms

Mushroom Picking Locations (revised 06/10/08)

Fire Perimeter Maps – For use in identifying burned areas where mushrooms are likely to be found.

Black Cat

Chippy Creek

Jocko (2.5 MB)

Sawmill

Forest Overview Map (revised 06/10/08) – For use in identifying large fire locations across the Lolo National Forest

Requirements and Orders

Closure Order F08-003

Food Storage Requirements (04/17/08)

Cambodian version

Hmong version

Laotian version

Spanish version

Announcements

News Release (03/13/08) – Announcing Lolo National Forest commercial mushroom harvest scoping process

Scoping Letter (03/13/08) – Official letter from Lolo national Forest Supervisor announcing scoping for commercial mushroom harvest and soliciting public comment

 

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