Network for the study of mycological diversity
Network for the study of mycological diversity
Network for the study of mycological diversity
Network for the study of mycological diversity
Network for the study of mycological diversity
Network for the study of mycological diversity
Citizen science and fungal diversity: eight years of research in Italy
A study by Arnold Knijn and Amalia Ferretti, contributors to the Ndm Network, and Irja Saar presents eight years of fungal collecting and molecular analysis, highlighting the contribution of citizen science to our knowledge of fungi, including in urban environments.
The Network for the study of mycological diversity at Researchers’ Night 2026
On 25 September, as part of Researchers’ Night 2026, ISPRA’s Network for the study of mycological diversity (NMD) met the public at the Congress Centre of the CNR Bologna Research Area.
Fungi and the IUCN Red List: a new study analyses the status of species occurring in Italy
A new study focusing on the conservation status of fungi occurring in Italy and included in the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species has been published in the Italian Journal of Mycology.
The Fungal Information System featured in RETICULA
An article entitled “The Fungal Information System: a national infrastructure for knowledge on fungal diversity” has been published in Issue 42/2026 of ISPRA’s technical-scientific journal RETICULA, by Emiliano Canali, Luca Campana, Stefano De Corso, Chiara D’Angeli, Dora Ceralli, Nicola Lugeri and Francesca Floccia.
State of the World’s Plants and Fungi 2026: Digitised Fungaria and Information Systems at the Core of Fungal Biodiversity Knowledge
The latest report from the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, highlights the crucial role of digitised fungal collections and information systems in advancing fungal biodiversity research, monitoring and conservation.
JoNeF 2025 Report Approved
The IMPEL General Assembly has approved the JoNeF 2025 Report on fungal information systems across Europe. Based on a survey conducted in numerous countries, the report provides an updated overview of fungal databases and information systems, highlighting their strengths, challenges and growing importance for biodiversity monitoring, conservation and environmental policy.
JoNeF publishes its first scientific paper on macrofungi conservation in Europe
The JoNeF (Joint Network for wild Fungi) project has reached an important milestone with the publication of its first Open Access scientific paper in Conservation Science and Practice. The article presents the network’s recommendations for strengthening macrofungi conservation and promoting the integration of fungi into European biodiversity policies.
Mico Photo Contest 2026
Ndm, partner together with MicoCosmo in the Montagne in Transizione 2025 project funded by Fondazione Cariplo, announces the opening of the Mico Photo Contest 2026, a photography competition dedicated to fungi and the invisible relationships of nature. Discover how to participate and read the full rules.
JoNeF for the congress "Fungal Conservation in Europe: Evidence to Action"
From 14 to 17 April 2026, JoNeF participated in Uppsala (Sweden) in the international congress, dedicated to the role of fungi in European biodiversity conservation strategies. During the mission, a site visit to several natural areas and an operational project meeting also took place.
NMD will participate in the MicoCosmo Festival 2026 within the MeeT-Fungi project. Save the date!
Cevo (BS), 2-6 September 2026
The NMD Network will participate in the third edition of the MicoCosmo Festival, which will take place in Cevo (BS), in Valle Camonica, in the Pineta area, immersed in a forest environment of high natural value.
MEET-FUNGI: free field excursions and laboratories in Valle Camonica
Starting from 31 January, in Valle Camonica (Lombardy, Italy), the activities of the MEET-FUNGI project begin: free mycological field excursions and outreach laboratories open to the public. Discover the programme and take part in the activities.
