Foragers asked not to pick mushrooms in Epping Forest

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The City of London Corporation urges foragers to refrain from picking mushrooms in Epping Forest to protect its delicate ecological balance and the health of its one million trees. Fungi play a crucial role in providing water and vital minerals to the trees, and their picking damages the valuable forest biodiversity.

Foragers are being asked not to pick mushrooms in Epping Forest to safeguard its delicate ecological balance .

Fungi play an important role in protecting the roots of trees, providing them with water and vital minerals. They are also a valuable food source for animals such as deer and many rare insect species depend on them for survival. “Fungi play a remarkably important role in the delicate balance of biodiversity which makes this ancient woodland so special.

Source: Healthcare Press (healthcarepress.net)

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