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Many pickers become concerned when they find
there patches are scheduled for logging. Logging usually means the end of
picking in logged area. However, in some cases ground disturbance and
trees selected for cutting may be altered to limit adverse effects. It is
also possible to eliminate logging proposals, if the mushrooms value
(mushroom value could include social and community importance) exceeds
logs. |
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All logging by government agencies is subject
to review by the public and can be found on the Schedule of Proposed
Action, or SOPA. During the SOPA process the public has the opportunity to
express concerns. Below is a form letter to aid pickers in
addressing their concern. Letters should be sent to the district managing
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I am writing in regards to planed
proposal________. I am concerned tree removal and ground disturbance will
adversely effect matsutake mushroom production. What is the silviculture
treatment and expected ground disturbance? |
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In this paragraph describe the importance of considering
mushrooms in the proposal. |
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In this paragraph describe any assistance you
may offer in evaluating mushroom conserving amendments to the proposal. |
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In this paragraph ask to be notified of any
modifications to proposal. |
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Address and/or Phone number. |
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