Fungi Specialist Group chair: Anders Dahlberg   Anders Dahlberg Dr Anders Dahlberg is a mycologist at the Swedish Species Information Centre where he coordinates the compilation of taxonomic and ecological information on Swedish fungi, Swedish fungal Red Listing and the incorporation of fungal conservation issues into management and conservation plans. Anders is also researching fungal population dynamics and saproxylic fungal ecology. On behalf of the European Council for Conservation of Fungi, he was involved in the preparation of a proposal to include 33 larger fungi in the Bern Convention. The new Fungi Specialist Group is being formed and will consist of a balanced representation of a number of active mycologists from all parts of the world with an interest in nature conservation. All represent well-established networks among colleagues within their geographical area of expertise. The greatest priority of the Group will be to produce a Status Survey and Conservation Action Plan for Fungi before 2008. This will consist of a taxonomic and ecological overview of micro- and larger fungi as well as an analysis of threats to fungi. Also included will be an evaluation of key habitats for fungi and their specific threats, and recommendations for action. The Report will provide a regional overview and provide guidelines for the applications of IUCN Red List Categories and Criteria to fungi. The Fungi Specialist Group will take part and contribute to the Red-Listing process of European larger fungi that is about to begin.

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