00:02the city of london corporation warned that visitors can be subject to fines or prosecution for picking mushrooms even after
00:13leaving the forest
00:14it comes as fungi related content continues to grow in popularity on social media with posts showcasing unusual mushrooms and
00:25foraging finds attracting large audiences
00:29home to hundreds of species epping forest which lies across the border between greater london and essex is a protected
00:38area which is nationally recognized for its fungal diversity
00:43many play a vital role in the forest's health helping to recycle nutrients support wildlife and preserve some 55,000
00:53ancient trees
00:55forest experts are closely monitoring how this year's season develops following a summer of heat and drought
01:02the city corporation said its open spaces have become home to several significant fungi discoveries in recent years
01:12and said recent warm weather has already prompted the early appearance of some species
01:19it is calling on people to help protect the area's fungi saying they are welcome to take photographs but should
01:26not collect any mushrooms
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