Blog: Fungi

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Photo of Pink Waxcaps

Grassland Fungi

5th October, 2024 is UK Fungus Day, a celebration of the UK's fungi in all their strangeness and beauty.

Ganoderma carnosum

Yew never know - a first for Wales.

Whilst out on one of his regular walks, supporter, member and Trust event guide, Neville Davies, was delighted to find a species of fungi new to Wales. In a special blog for us he reveals more…

Scarlet Waxcap, Glutinous Waxcap, Snowy Waxcap, Blackening Waxcap by Viv Geen

Grassland Fungi on GWT Nature Reserves

I have been conducting surveys of the grassland fungi on our Monmouthshire meadow Reserves over the autumn months. This is a snapshot of the interesting species recorded at Springdale, Pentwyn…

Open Pink or Ballerina Waxcap (Porpolomopsis calyptryformis) by Viv Geen

Fabulous Fungi!

Although I am passionate about plants in all their shapes, colours and perfumes, there is another taxonomic group that displays a similar diversity; the fungi.