Mosses & fungi

All About Fungi

"Explore this site and find over 800 images of fungi online as an introduction to our compact mycological encyclopedia, The Fifth Kingdom. These online images illustrate mushrooms, mycorrhizas, medical mycology, yeasts, lichens, food spoilage, fermented foods, plant diseases, symbioses with animals, and edible & poisonous fungi."

British Bryological Society BBS

Promotes the study of mosses and liverworts through field meetings, recording and research projects, an international academic journal and a membership magazine.

British Lichen Society

Promote the teaching and study of lichens; supports the conservation of lichens and their habitats; raises awareness of the beauty of lichens and their importance as indicators of the health of our environment.

British Mycological Society

The world of fungal biology research, conservation and education, with an Education & Outreach section with useful resources and info, MycoKids and UK Fungus Day on 8 October.

David Moore’s World of Fungi

'An interactive website of general fungal biology that covers the whole range of mycology.’ Lots and lots of info – well worth a browse, from a man with a 50-year research career.

First Nature: Fungi - the most Colourful, Curious Kingdom of Life on Earth

Picture ID guide, sortable database, info on diversity, top 20 UK fungi, importance & benefits of mushrooms & toadstools, and more.

Fungi 4 Schools

Teaching resources for KS 2, 3 & 4, including how to draw, paint & photograph fungi, free posters, guide to using microscopes and everything you need to run a Funky Fungi Workshop.

Fungus Conservation Trust

For anyone who wants to discover and enjoy mushrooms and toadstools or is interested in mycological conservation. Maintains national fungus database & red list of threatened species.

fungus.org.uk

Useful resource of articles, tips for cultivation and links to local funghi-loving groups.

Hidden Forest

Have you ever ‘come across some strange fungus, lichen or maybe even a slime mould, and wondered “what’s that?” My web site is my small attempt to photograph and name many of these strange things.’ A New Zealand website.

Natural Perspective

Site explaining the biosphere and basics of flora & fauna classification, with sections on natural histories and photos of mosses & liverworts, lichens and the fungus kingdom.

Northern Ireland Fungus Group

A voluntary group whose aim is to promote the conservation of and interest in Fungi in NI. Dates of Fungi Forays and lots of interesting links.

Very useful list of links from the Northern Ireland Fungus Group, featuring many British & International groups and organisations focussed on celebrating & conserving funghi, and flora and fauna in NI and beyond.

Wildlife Trusts: mosses & liverworts

ID guides, habitats and info on common British mosses.