Phaeolus schweinitzii/Sparassis crispa

[Quercus925]

Anybody know wherer I can view these in the Worcestershire area ?
I know it's a bit late in the year now, but maybe next year.

[flaxton]

Is there a specific reason why you would like to see these particular species.

Mal

[fairplay]

Think we may have seen the last of Mr Quercus.

Neil.

[Gerel]

I don't understand the above responses to this question. Is there a reason why interest in these species is suspicious?



(This is a genuine question, not an attempt to troll)


Steve

[fairplay]

Sorry, must apologise.

Neil.

[solus]

Originally Posted by Gerel

I don't understand the above responses to this question. Is there a reason why interest in these species is suspicious?



(This is a genuine question, not an attempt to troll)


Steve

Speaking generally, and in relation to not just fungi but plants and rare breeding birds too, a "new member" seeking information as to the location of rare or commercially exploitable species may not have the best interests of the British flora and fauna at heart. I'm not saying that the original poster above necessarily intends to dig up or sell every specimen he or she finds but sites of rare plants have been damaged by people picking/uprooting/stealing that plant and birds have their eggs and/or young stolen so it is always wise, in my view, to err on the side of caution when releasing site info. about certain vulnerable species.

[NickCantle]

Originally Posted by solus

Speaking generally, and in relation to not just fungi but plants and rare breeding birds too, a "new member" seeking information as to the location of rare or commercially exploitable species may not have the best interests of the British flora and fauna at heart. I'm not saying that the original poster above necessarily intends to dig up or sell every specimen he or she finds but sites of rare plants have been damaged by people picking/uprooting/stealing that plant and birds have their eggs and/or young stolen so it is always wise, in my view, to err on the side of caution when releasing site info. about certain vulnerable species.

In complete agreement with you Solus.

[FungiJohn]

As a site moderator I have checked this members details and I am very surprised and indeed concerned over his requests.

It would help if Quercus925 could explain further.

John

[Gerel]

Originally Posted by solus

Speaking generally, and in relation to not just fungi but plants and rare breeding birds too, a "new member" seeking information as to the location of rare or commercially exploitable species may not have the best interests of the British flora and fauna at heart. I'm not saying that the original poster above necessarily intends to dig up or sell every specimen he or she finds but sites of rare plants have been damaged by people picking/uprooting/stealing that plant and birds have their eggs and/or young stolen so it is always wise, in my view, to err on the side of caution when releasing site info. about certain vulnerable species.

Fair enough, I know of the problems re. rare birds nests and plants, I wasn't aware that it was also a problem with fungi (other than over exploitation of desirable edibles)

Cheers

Steve

[fairplay]

There are certainly rare fungi that people may find desirable to add to a collection - Battarrea phalloides comes to mind, but this is a BAP species and needs all the protection it can get.

On the other hand Grifola frondosa is what I would call, an occasional, and can come up year after year on the same Oak, sometimes with 4 or 5 clumps produced.

But the question by Quercus does make one wonder and his lack of reply (as yet) raises more questions.

Neil.