Smithsonian National Zoo in Northwest Washington in Washington, District of Columbia — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
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When the panda reserves were established, the Chinese government banned villagers from collecting wild mushrooms from the forest to sell at market.
So farmers built tented mushroom farms outside of the reserves as an alternative way to support their families.
Erected by Smithsonian Institution.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Agriculture • Industry & Commerce.
Location. 38° 55.845′ N, 77° 3.13′ W. Marker is in Northwest Washington in Washington, District of Columbia. It is in Smithsonian National Zoo. Marker can be reached from Olmsted Walk, 0.3 miles east of Connecticut Avenue Northwest, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 3001 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington DC 20008, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. An Alternative to Logging (here, next to this marker); Zhu Xiaojian (here, next to this marker); Wang Dajun (here, next to this marker); Giant Pandas (a few steps from this marker); 50 Years of Giant Panda Conservation Success (a few steps from this marker); Giant Panda (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker
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Credits. This page was last revised on January 30, 2023. It was originally submitted on October 22, 2021, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 55 times since then and 10 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 22, 2021, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
