Wild mushroom picking, long a national hobby and pastime, is now becoming profitable. A growing demand for forest mushrooms is not only posing a threat to their survival, but - because of their symbiosis (mycorrhiza) with taller vegetation - to forests themselves. Hence, the culture of mushroom picking and the related legal regulations are becoming crucial. The author discusses the key ordinances in force, as well as the regulations on public forest car traffic and parking and access to forest plantations.