Planning a Fungus Foray - where to go and what to take with you

Late summer, autumn and early winter are the best times for finding fungi, although there are a few spring species to look out for. Beech woods are without doubt a very rich habitat for fungi. Pine forests, especially where trees have been felled many years ago, are also productive. Finally, sheep-cropped meadows, parks and playing fields can also provide a mushroom harvest to those who get there first.

If you are planning a group outing, this checklist can help make for a successful fungus foray:

Basket or compartmented plastic box
Paper bags (not plastic) to wrap fungi
Camera with macro lens
Penknife on lanyard
Field guide
Pocket magnifying glass
Notebook and pencil
Food and drink (lightweight packaging)
Basic first aid kit
Watch, whistle, map and compass

And finally, make sure everyone has a note of the date, time and venue. Perhaps that is stating the obvious, but...

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