Advances in science and community science are positively impacting fungal conservation

Advances in science and community science are positively impacting fungal conservation Presented by Greg Mueller, PhD Greg will discuss how advances in science and community science are positively impacting fungal conservation. This presentation is for all audiences, and no prior knowledge of mycology or biology will be needed to thoroughly enjoy it. Gregory M. Mueller, Ph.D. is Negaunee Chief Scientist and Vice President of Science at the Chicago Botanic Garden. He has been involved with the Illinois Mycological Association nearly 40 years. Among Greg's many interests and duties, he serves as Chair of the ”Fungal Conservation Committee” and the “Mushrooms, Brackets, and Puffballs” Specialist Group, International Union for the Conservation of Nature Species Survival Commission. Through this work he acts as a coordinator of the Global Fungal Red List Initiative. http://www.chicagobotanic.org/researc... Recorded via Zoom on March 6, 2023 www.IllinoisMyco.org