The Fungi Information System (SIF) has been updated with two key improvements:
The JoNeF Project (Joint Network for Wild Fungi) is an initiative promoted by ISPRA to advance the knowledge and conservation of macrofungi in Europe. Presented to the IMPEL network in November 2022, it was approved by the General Assembly on June 8, 2023, and officially launched in July 2023.
The Network for the Study of Mycological Diversity is actively conducting surveys to improve its initiatives. Explore the results of completed surveys and take part in ongoing ones to contribute with your expertise.
The Scientific Committee of the Network was updated on January 20, 2025. The members, now totaling 14, represent institutions such as ISPRA, the Italian Botanical Society (SBI), the Italian Mycological Union (UMI), the Roman Ecological Mycological Association (AMER), the Bresadola Mycological Group (GMB), the Association of Tuscan Mycological Groups (AGMT), the Trento Science Museum (MUSE), and the European Mycological Association (EMA).
An important milestone for the conservation of fungal diversity is marked. The new update highlights the growing threats facing these often-overlooked organisms.
Civitavecchia, July 4–28, 2025
The Natura in Contatto Festival returns to the evocative setting of the Ancient Fortress in Civitavecchia’s Historic Port: a journey through nature, art and culture, promoted by Bioma and Ndm, with the free patronage of local and regional authorities.
During a field activity, two researchers from ISPRA reported and collected a specimen of Rhodotus palmatus within the “Fosso della Cecchignola.” This Natural Monument, established as part of the Nature Reserves managed by RomaNatura and located in the Agro Romano area, represents a small but significant green space rich in biodiversity.