Projects and Initiatives
JoNeF project – Joint Network for wild Fungi
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 (European Union Network for the Implementation and Enforcement of Environmental Law) in November 2022, it was approved by the General Assembly on June 8, 2023, and officially launched in July 2023.
ISPRA/KCS-BIOTECH/UNIPV agreement (2022-2024)
The collaboration between KCS Biotech, ISPRA, and the Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences of the University of Pavia (DSTA-Unipv), which began in 2022 and ended in 2024, aimed to investigate fungal diversity in a sample area owned by the company, in order to enhance its applicative potential and contribute to the development of the operational protocol of the emerging Network for the Study of Fungal Diversity.
ISPRA and IZSVe sign Convention on research applied to Italian mycological diversity
On 30 October 2024, the Institute for Environmental Protection and Research (ISPRA) signed an agreement with the Institute for Experimental Zooprophylaxis in the Venetian Region (IZSVe), establishing a strategic collaboration within the framework of the Network for the study of mycological diversity (NMD).
2024 Photo contest
NMD Photo Contest: Celebrating Mycological Diversity
Thanks to the participation of enthusiasts and professionals, the NMD photo contest has received 34 images that showcase the beauty and importance of macrofungi in our ecosystem.
Surveys
Here you will find all the surveys conducted by the Network, whether ongoing or completed, along with their respective reports.
Call to the Network! Share data on species from the Italian Red List
Dear Network Members,
We are reaching out to gather data and records related to fungal species listed in the Italian Red List of Flora (Rossi G. et al, 2013. Lista Rossa della Flora Italiana. 1. Policy Species e altre specie minacciate. Comitato Italiano IUCN e Ministero dell’Ambiente e della Tutela del Territorio e del Mare.
Integrating the Fungi Information System (SIF) into the National Biodiversity Network
The National Biodiversity Network (NNB) is a technical infrastructure managed by ISPRA on behalf of the Ministry of Environment and Energy Security for the management, publication, and dissemination of geographical biodiversity information related to the national territory.
The Mountain in All Senses – The New Podcast by MUSE
A sensory journey through the mountains!
MUSE – Museum of Science, a member of the network for the study of fungal diversity, presents The Mountain in All Senses, a 6-episode podcast inspired by the exhibition The Mountain Touch. Beyond touch, images, sounds, smells, tastes, and sensations become tools to explore the connection between humans, nature, and mountains.
Discover new perspectives and unique narratives by listening to the episodes: The Mountain in All Senses
Happy listening!