Waxcap fungi is known as the 'jewel of the fungi world', according to Gwent Wildlife Trust. They are one of the groups of grassland fungi which do not tolerate the use of chemicals, such as ...

Fairytales and folklore often depict mushrooms and toadstools as magical little homes where forest folk live. With increased rain and humidity, lawns and parks are dotted with these mystical fungi, ...

Tipton is an ecologist who studies species interactions. Her work focuses on the interactions between plants and soil fungi in grasslands and how environmental factors influence these interactions and ...

identified 339 species of fungi from just 10 samples. Of these species, 39 are listed as special indicators of grassland soil health highlighting how unique and important the site is. READ MORE ...