From: riburr@shentel.net   
      
   I'm rather impressed with the numbers of mushrooms I'm finding in areas   
   of the yard cleared and burned.  Numbers and varieties have increased   
   from my experience before beginning to clear.  This may be due to their   
   being more visible absent a thick layer of leaves.  But, the difference   
   is dramatic as far as I can tell.   
      
   Also, absent a layer of leaves which would obviously limit the spreading   
   of spores, I'm wonder if spores will disperse over a wider range?  And,   
   what of effects on spore viability if the blanket of heavy, damp leaves   
   is removed?   
      
   Overall, I am inclined to continue the clearing based on what I'm seeing.   
      
      
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