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Hi Friends,
Please watch and respond to what the Trump administration want to do regarding removing protections for old growth forests, and cutting roads into wilderness areas. See more below.
I live in California, and lately many of our forest habitats in the Sierra foothills, specifically in Crystal Basin above Placerville have been opened up and turned into parks.
The Arctostaphylos, Prunus and Ceanothus have all be cut down and trees cut which completely changes the habitat for many of the creatures and fungi that live there.
This seems to be in the name of preventing fires, of which we have had plenty.
Yet, the habitat is drastically changed for the worse, considering the complex ecosystems that were once abundant in the area.
Too, so little old growth is left in the U.S., and specifically in the Sierra Nevada. In the last few years I have seen cutting of ancient sugar pines. This should be illegal, yet it is happening.
4-6% old growth left and still there is cutting.
From what I understand, the Trump administration wants to open areas with old growth in Alaska to logging. The argument is that cutting roads into previously untouched areas will reduce the risk of fire, or at least increase the ability to suppress fires.
Yet, cutting roads brings people, and people are the problem...they smoke, make campfires, and perhaps even intentionally start fires in previously inaccessible areas.
Fires are necessary and regenerative. Catastrophic fires over millions of acres is likely not a natural phenomenon, but promulgated by poor forest management over the decades. Especially in the high country, we never saw catastrophic fires at high elevation previously.
Please resist any efforts to make more roads in wilderness areas, speak up for wilderness preservation. Speak out for absolute protection of what old growth is left.
You can support organizations like Old Growth Forests dot org
Dr. Christopher Hobbs, Ph.D.
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Revisiting this conversation with @rosemarygladstar — Lessons from the Green World (Ep. 15) on her podcast Voices of our Herbal Elders. 🌿
Have you heard this episode yet? 🌱
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🌱 Tomorrow is the final day of the Plants for the People Summit! @plantsforthepeople.summit
If you haven’t joined yet, registration is free and those attending will receive an exclusive 50% off my course “Medicinal Mushrooms to Supercharge Your Life.” with @botanicwise 🍄
🌿 Don’t miss this opportunity to deepen your connection with the wisdom of the fungi kingdom.
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Sharing the power of medicinal mushrooms at the International Herb Symposium. Grateful for this community of plant people 🍄🌿✨
@herbsymposium
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Elderberries have long been a trusted ally in traditional herbal medicine. 🌿
Elderberries (Sambucus spp.) are rich in flavonoids and anthocyanins that support the immune system and help the body respond to seasonal infections. Traditionally, they’ve been used to shorten the duration of colds and flu, ease inflammation, and support overall resilience.
It’s important to note that elderberries should always be cooked before consuming—raw berries and stems can be mildly toxic.
This is one of my favorite plant allies to work with this time of year.
Have you ever made your own elderberry syrup?
Thank you for walking the plant path with me 🌿
Christopher Hobbs
#elderberrysyrup #herbalmedicine #wildcraftedherbs #plantwisdom #folkremedies #immunesupport #foragedfood #seasonalherbalism #christopherhobbs #elderberrybenefits #herbaltradition #naturalimmunity ... See MoreSee Less
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🌿 Poison Oak in the Seasonal Shift 🍂
As summer winds down, Poison Oak begins changing — its green leaves often turning hints of red, orange, or yellow. This is a good time to refresh your eye and remember: “Leaves of three, let it be.”
✨ Quick tips:
• Wash skin, clothes, and tools right away if you think you’ve brushed against it.
• Oatmeal baths, Plantain, or Jewelweed can help soothe irritation.
With a little awareness, we can continue enjoying the outdoors safely as the seasons change.
Thank you for walking the plant path with me🌿
-Dr. Christopher Hobbs
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🍄✨ Medicinal Mushrooms Giveaway ✨📖
It’s been such a joyful few weeks connecting with the herbal and mycology community — first at Mycology Outside, then at the International Herb Symposium. I always come home from these gatherings inspired and grateful.
To share that gratitude, I’d love to gift one of you a signed copy of my book, “Medicinal Mushrooms: The Essential Guide.”
Here’s how to enter:
1. Follow this page
2. Like this post
3. Tag a friend who loves mushrooms, herbs, or natural wellness (each tag = one entry, unlimited tags welcome!)
🌟 Bonus entry: Share this post to your story and tag me!
Thank you for walking the plant and mushroom path with me,
Dr. Christopher Hobbs 🌿🍄
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🍄✨ Turkey Tail (Trametes versicolor) is one of the most well-known medicinal mushrooms, valued for its immune-supportive properties and beautiful fan-like bands of color.
I’ll be sharing more about mushrooms like this one in person very soon! Join me at Mycology Outside 2025 at The Ecology School in Maine, September 5th–7th, for a weekend of mushroom education, foraging, cultivation, cooking, and more. 🌲
🌿 Thank you for walking the plant (and mushroom) path with me! 🌿
— Christopher Hobbs
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First and foremost, let us slow down for a moment each day and offer gratitude for the incredible intelligence of the natural world, of which we are a part.🌿
The plants are generous teachers. Their wisdom reaches us not only through medicine, but also through the quiet ways they invite us to pause, notice, and reconnect.
📖 The Generosity of Plants, gathered by Rosemary Gladstar, is a beautiful collection of stories from the herbal community — a reminder of how deeply we are nourished by plants and by each other.
🌱 What are you most grateful for in the plant world today?
#herbalwisdom #plantintelligence #christopherhobbs #rosemarygladstar #thegenerosityofplants #HerbalCommunity #herbalism #gratitudepractice ... See MoreSee Less
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