Macrofungi Identification
Wednesday 10 September 2008
Location: Bath
Participant Standard: Beginner
Tutor(s): Justin Smith
This workshop will introduce fungi identification. It will cover how to use keys and identification guides; identify orders and families; collect in the field; and assess and manage sites for macrofungal diversity.
Further information
This workshop will cover:
- introduction to macro-fungal biology and identification
- techniques for surveying for macrofungi
- collecting fungi in the field for later identification
- timings for surveys
- ecology and habitat requirements
- using keys for fungal identification
- fungal conservation
- assessing and managing sites for macro-fungal diversity
- identifying common macro-fungal classes, orders and families
The day will include a visit to a suitable site with a range of macro-fungal species, differences between macro- and micro-fungi, using keys to identification, a guide to commonly encountered species, ecological requirements and management for fungal diversity. Participants will also be introduced to available literature used for the identification of fungi.Cost: £60 IEEM members, £120 non-members.
Who should attend this workshop?
Environmental consultants, ecologists and conservation volunteers alike looking to increase their knowledge of macro-fungal identification.
Bring with you:
- Mushrooms by Roger Phillips (2006 edition or 1981 edition)
- Mushrooms and Toadstools of Britain and Europe( Collins Field Guide 1995) by R. Courtecuisse and B.Duhem.
- British Puffballs, Earthstars & Stinkhorns by D.Pegler et al (Kew Pubs. 1995)
- Limited copies will be available for consultation on the day.
- Hand Lens: x10, x15 or x20.
- Notebook and pen
- Outdoor clothing and boots.
What will participants learn from the workshop (learning outcomes)?
- How to identify macro-fungi to Class, Order, Family or Genus
- How to survey for macro-fungi
- How to keep a fungal herbarium
- Why some fungi are protected species
Programme:
10:00 Workshop start, Health and Safety briefing
10:05 Introduction to macro-fungi and identification guides
11:00 Tea/Coffee Break
11:15 Field work: introduction to species in the field/sample collection
13:00 Lunch
13:30 Practical session in identification and using keys
15:45 Debrief
16:00 Finish, collect feedback forms and give out CPD certificates
Cost: £60 IEEM members, £120 non-members.