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IUCN SSC Brazil Fungal Specialist Group

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IUCN SSC Brazil Fungal Specialist Group

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Overview and description

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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 ...

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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 threats to its biological diversity, there is currently no official national Fungal Red List or specific legislation protecting fungi. Motivated by this context, a diverse group of Brazilian mycologists and lichenologists formed BrazFunSG with a shared vision of valuing and conserving fungi in Brazil. The group's objectives encompass integrating Brazilian fungi into species survival programs, environmental legislation, public policy, ecosystem management, and science outreach initiatives.

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Group leadership

Prof Elisandro Ricardo DRECHSLER-SANTOS

Co-Chair
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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 ...

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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).

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Dr Diogo REZENDE

Red List Authority Coordinator
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Dr Luciana CANÊZ

Co-Chair
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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 ...

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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 comprehensive "Flora and Funga of Brazil Project". Political engagement at various governmental levels and scientific outreach to specialists and the general public are also crucial components of their plans, aimed at raising awareness about the vital importance of fungal conservation.

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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

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BrazFunSG supports a project for ex-situ conservation of Wrightoporia araucariae (CR).

Actions on science communication at social media

BrazFunSG on Instagram and Twitter.

At a glance

Official name:
IUCN SSC Brazil Fungal Specialist Group
Associated Commissions:
Species Survival Commission
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