1. United States
2. Minn.
3. Letter

For the past two years, Minnesota Mycological Society has been advo ng policies across all state-managed lands. nks to that persistence?including outreach to the Governor and a fr ont-page Star Tribune article? the DNR is now developing new foragi cating for fair and science-based foraging policy in Minnesota. Tha t is to specifically support responsible and sustainable foraging f cific permits?at $25 each?for harvesting forest products like mushr ooms and berries in amounts intended for preservation.� Our interes to share and sustain our natural ecosystems. or personal use, including responsible quantity limits to allow us They?ve already released new guidelines that would require area-spe Currently this legislation is included in the Senate Environment Omnibus bill but is not currently in the House version. Please support the formation of the Sustainable Foraging Task Force for public landowners to transparently consider the future of foraging in Minnesota. -based sustainability practices are part of the conversation. This task force must include genuine foraging experts—not just agen cy staff or general outdoor recreation representatives—so that Minn esota’s rich cultural traditions, Indigenous knowledge, and science Foraging teaches a lot about the unique qualities of our state, fosters community, broadens our perspectives, and gets people outdoors for healthy activi ty amid the wonders of the land. Let's keep that open to all!