SURVEY – In the Field among the Fungi

In the Field Among the Fungi – Fungus Foray & Survey

The fungi of the Box Gum Grassy Woodlands near Cowra are little known. Only very scant and mostly anecdotal records exist. Fungi are an important part of these ecosystems especially in creating and stabilising soils, nourishing and interconnecting plants, as a food supply for animals, and essentially underpinning their health and resilience.

Effective land management, conservation and biodiversity monitoring would ideally take fungi into account. An overview of the fungi of the region would contribute important information to the greater understanding of local ecosystems.

This aim of the foray and survey is to equip participants with the basic principles and protocols for surveying fungi in the field, building on the data collected during last year’s survey. Following an introductory overview we will work in groups to survey the fungi of the field sites using field guides and other resources to use in the field.

This morning session will be held at the Back Creek Reserve Rd. Travelling Stock Reserve from 9am to 12pm. Morning tea will be provided.

Further autumn 2023 workshops and events can be viewed here.

SATURDAY 13 MAY 2023

9am–12pm