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Mushroom Growing Kits Spark Biodiversity Concerns in Europe
The cultivation of certain mushroom species, once considered harmless, is now raising concerns among experts. These fungi are classified as high risk and may disrupt forest ecosystems across the continent.
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New Scientist
What began as a seemingly harmless and delicious hobby may have released an invasive species across the continent. Experts fear that these desirable fungi, now classed in the UK as "high risk", could radically reshape forest ecosystems.
2026-08-26 15:45 UTC