Autumn is already here! This period is ideal for picking mushrooms, which resurface in our Drôme forests. However, this practice is very regulated, with rules, duties and prohibitions.
It is important to know that the Drôme forest areas are not equal in terms of mushrooms. In the department, they are mainly found in the forests of Vercors, around the Col de la Bataille, from La Chapelle-en-Vercors et from Vassieux-en-Vercors. For less steep access and closer to Valence and Romans-sur-Isère, it is possible to find it in the Drôme des Collines sector. We are currently in peak picking season, when mushrooms are at their most numerous. According to the mycology club of Romans-sur-Isère, the period ” has been in full swing in the Vercors since September 15, but it is still very recent in the Drôme des Collines, since around mid-October. “Picking may take longer, depending on the arrival of frost. Notice to amateurs!
In any forest?
It is also important to know the territories you are going to. In France, it is allowed to pick mushrooms in national (state-owned) forests. However, common sense must be used when picking up a reasonable quantitynot exceeding one basket per day. On the other hand, picking in private forest areas is not formally authorized, the owner's consent is essential.
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Some good practice tips
It is important to remember that going into the forest to collect mushrooms is not without risks. Knowing the area well is essential to avoid getting lost in sometimes vast forests. When picking, you must take care to remove the entire mushroom to have all the elements necessary for its identification. Finally, it is essential to consult a pharmacist or a mycology club to check whether the harvested mushrooms are edible.
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