19.3 | Current Conservation Before their ecological relevance and unique properties were revealed to me, my earliest memory of fungi was as a whimsical toadstool in the background of a fairytale book. Growing up, I also saw them...

So pleased to have been guest editor for this special issue of @currentconservation dedicated to #fungalconservation. The authors and artists were all fantastic to work with. The pieces are beautiful and interesting.
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Brazil as a global player in fungal conservation: A rapid shift from neglect to action Fungi are critical for maintaining healthy ecosystems and a thriving economy, being responsible for a trillion-dollar industry worldwide. Fungal conse…

Brazil as a global player in fungal conservation: A rapid shift from neglect to action

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What is really cool about this finding is that this is a very rare species in Europe! It is on the Red Lists of 12 European countries, and was proposed as one of 33 fungal species for protection under the Bern Convention. #FunDive #FungalConservation

Fungal Futures: Conservation news and views | Field Mycology

Our Fungal Conservation column is out in Field Mycology 26 (2).

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🍄 Fungi and the Planning and Infrastructure Bill
🍄 British fungi on the Global Red List
🍄 An audit of nationally important fungal assemblages in Welsh SSSIs

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Russula sanguinaria (Bloody Brittlegill). This is a common sight under Pinus, but one of dozens of red species of Russula, requiring work to confirm. Photo © Max Mudie.

The beautiful and rare Chrysomphalina grossula, amongst many other fungi, has not yet had its conservation status assessed. Photo © Rich Wright.

Pseudopithyella minuscula growing on × Hesperotropsis leylandii debris. Epping Forest, 21 December 2023. Photo © Claudi V. Soler.

Field Mycology features a range of articles across the discipline. This issue features an elucidating introduction to the Russula genus, an update on fungal conservation, and some tiny new records to Epping Forest – just to name a few!
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Mapping fungal occurrences data With your help, we want to map information on fungal occurrence data across Europe. We are fungal taxonomists, ecologists, conservationists, and citizen-science supporters within the pan-European FunD...

📢We are preparing a manuscript to map fungal occurrence data across Europe and present challenges in digitizing data. We call on mycological groups and societies to complete this Google Form (5-10 min max): forms.gle/9G9NicJduzp2... #FunDive #fungalconservation #fungalresearch @ima-mycology.org

Expanded geographical distribution of <i>Sarcosoma globosum</i> (witches cauldron) in Canada Sarcosoma globosum (witches cauldron) is a threatened species of pezizomycete (Ascomycete) fungus primarily documented in spruce ( Picea spp.) forests of northern Europe. Sporadic reports of S. glo...

Expanded geographical distribution of Sarcosoma globosum (witches cauldron) in Canada

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#Picea
#distributionrange
#fungalconservation
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We are proud to be among the instigators of this initiative.

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