Mushroom Harvesting Permit Policy Change

Eureka, CA, November 17, 2011 - Forest Supervisor Tyrone Kelley has announced a change to this year’s matsutake mushroom harvesting policy which only allowed the permit holder to gather.  This change is in direct response to comments Kelley received from the public about how the policy impacted the way families gather mushrooms. 
 “To be responsive to the issue raised, we have made the decision to allow anyone 17 years of age or younger to gather mushrooms for free as long as they are with a parent or legal guardian who has purchased a permit. This will give children the opportunity to continue enjoying this activity with family members,” said Kelley. 
Other public comments received will be considered by a Province Working Group in updating next year’s policy for mushroom collecting.

***Lassen National Forest Advisory*** Prescribed Burn on Eagle Lake Ranger District


 Pleae be advised that the Eagle Lake Ranger District of the Lassen National Forest is planning on burning in Blacks Experimental Forest.
 
·         Descriptive Location:  Blacks Underburn - Blacks Mountain
·         Legal Location: T33N/R7E/Sec. 23
·         Type of Burn:  Broadcast-timber litter, grass
·         Total acreage:  143 acres
·         Planned initiation:  Tuesday, November 1, 2011, or Wednesday, November 2, 2011
·         Duration of ignition:  Total of 1-2 days, depending on conditions
·         Estimated direction of smoke travel:  Primarily East to Northeast
·         Communities or Smoke Sensitive Areas:  Smoke might be visible from Hwy 44, north of Poison Lake
·         Agency Contact:  Chuck Lewis or Dustan Mueller at (530) 257-4188