The Association of British Fungus Groups « Result #1 on Feb 27, 2006, 1:09pm »
EYFG is affiliated to the The Association of British Fungus Groups (ABFG)
The ABFG is the U.K.s leading voluntary fungus conservation body. ABFG members are all amateur enthusiasts who want to broaden their interest in fungi and to help with the conservation of mushrooms and toadstools as they come under increased threat from depletion of woodlands and changes in agricultural practice.
The ABFG was founded in 1996 by Michael Jordan, the writer and presenter of the Channel 4 TV series, Mushroom Magic. He is also author of books on fungi including the Encyclopedia of Fungi of Britain and Europe. The Association is committed to bringing more people into amateur mushroom hunting.
If you are interested in mushrooms and toadstools we recommend that you join the ABFG.
ABFG membership benefits include a quarterly magazine, PL insurance cover while on your are forays, free postal identification service, and a range of mycological accessories at discounted prices
An application form for ABFG membership is avaiable from the ABFG website. The annual subscription for 2006 is £16.50 for an individual or £20 for a family.
Getting your mushroom identified... « Result #2 on Feb 27, 2006, 12:54pm »
We occasionally receive email requests for identification of mushrooms. In general the EYFG does not have the resources to respond to such requests, so we cannot promise to provide an answer. You are however welcome to post pictures on this forum (in the photo’s section) and ask for help from the other users.
For a more definite response, the Association of British Fungus Groups (ABFG) runs an identification service that is free to its members and is available to the public in limited extent. The ABFG will attempt to identify fungi for members from photographs and can also accept specimens sent in for examination (if correctly packaged). For more information see the ABFG website.
When taking photos of mushrooms and other fungi in the hope that someone will be able to identify it for you, please make sure you photograph all the major features - both on top and underneath the specimens. It is also helpful to note what it was growing on; particularly where this is not obvious from the photo (e.g. was it on soil or buried wood?). A note of nearby tree species (particularly if the mushroom is growing under a tree) is also useful. Please include date and location with photographs, whoever you send them to.
The group was formed in 1998 by Mervin Nethercoat and David Woodmansey. The aim of the group is to record fungi growing in the East Yorkshire region and promote interest in fungi in general. Membership is open to amateur and professional mycologists and anyone with an interest in observing and recording fungi. Our more experienced members are happy to help those new to this subject develop their skills at identifying mushrooms and other fungi.
We organise a programme of forays each year and also hold indoor meetings, both to plan our future activities and to address particular topics.
The East Yorkshire Fungus Group (EYFG) is affiliated to the Association of British Fungus Groups (ABFG).
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