I have a likin' for lichen...
Fungi play vitally important roles in the natural environment and in our lives. This year, the theme for UK Fungus Day is the many faces of fungi, encapsulating the myriad of ways that fungi contribute to our world. Fungi are with us throughout history in folklore and mythology, playing important roles in ecosystems, and in modern use to benefit society.
Today is @ukfungusday - a celebration of the wonderful world of #fungi (@BritMycolSoc)! Lichens are special types of fungi, that partner up with algae and/or cyanobacteria! With over 2000 species in Britain & Ireland - today, is a celebration for lichens too #ukfungusday pic.twitter.com/YBJeojT6DM
— The British Lichen Society (@BLSlichens) October 7, 2023
We are putting togther a list of relevant organisations for teachers and there are several important organisations mentioned here. It's a reminder that there are many groups of experts in all aspects of natural history which teachers would need to connect with to upskill themselves should they be teaching about these elements of ecosystems.
Check out the British Lichen Society website.
They have some useful CPD material.
The British Mycological Society is a supporter of the GCSE in Natural History.
They are keen to develop the place of fungi within the final specification, which they feel is too brief. See this piece by Dr. Linda Davies.
It outlines some of the many benefits of fungi. It's a good piece which we shall make use of to help outline the importance of fungi in many ways.
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