Dr. in Biology of Fungi (2010) with experience on systematics and conservation of Fungi. Full Professor, CNPq researcher, Chair IUCN SSC Brazil Fungal Specialist Group, IUCN Red List Trainer (since ...
IUCN COMMISSION GROUP
IUCN SSC Brazil Fungal Specialist Group
Overview and description
Description:
The IUCN SSC Brazil Fungal Specialist Group (BrazFunSG) is the pioneering group dedicated exclusively to the conservation of Brazilian fungi. Despite Brazil's status as a megadiverse country facing ...
Group leadership
Prof Elisandro Ricardo DRECHSLER-SANTOS
Co-Chair
Dr. in Biology of Fungi (2010) with experience on systematics and conservation of Fungi. Full Professor, CNPq researcher, Chair IUCN SSC Brazil Fungal Specialist Group, IUCN Red List Trainer (since oct.2022), Member IUCN SSC Fungal Conservation Committee, Member IUCN SSC Mushroom, Bracket, and Puffball Specialist Group and coordinator of MIND.Funga initiative (mindfunga.ufsc.br).
More about the Specialist Group
BrazFunSG has outlined several future initiatives to fulfill its mission. Firstly, there is a focus on enhancing the group's visibility and expanding its presence both within Brazil and internationally. Secondly, efforts will be made to promote IUCN Red Listing workshops and provide training for specialists in applying the IUCN Red List criteria. Furthermore, the group aims to maintain regular updates to the list of Brazilian fungal species as part of the ...
Specialist Group work
Assess the conservation status of Fungi in Brazil
To inform conservation efforts, BrazFunSG promote and collaborate on IUCN Red List workshops.
Support fungal ex-situ conservation in Brazil
BrazFunSG supports a project for ex-situ conservation of Wrightoporia araucariae (CR).
Annual Report
Learn about BrazFunSG’s work and results in 2023.
Fomitiporia nubicola VU is an endemic fungus from the Cloud Forests of Brazil that has an exclusive host-fungus relationship with Drimys trees.
Photo: MIND.Funga Project
