IUCN COMMISSION GROUP

IUCN SSC Fungal Conservation Committee

Overview and description

Description:: The FunCC aims to raise awareness of the importance of fungi and the need to conserve them, enhance coordination among the fungal and the broader conservation communities, and foster action.
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The FunCC aims to raise awareness of the importance of fungi and the need to conserve them, enhance coordination among the fungal and the broader conservation communities, and foster action.

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Group leadership

Dr Gregory MUELLER

Chair,
Co-Chair

Gregory Mueller serves as Negaunee Foundation vice president of science at the Chicago Botanic Garden. Before joining the Garden, Dr Mueller worked for more than 23 years at…

More about the FunCC

The Fungal Conservation Committee functions as a focal point for information and coordination of fungal conservation needs and activities for the mycological, land management, and conservation communities.

VISION
A world where fungi and their habitats are highly valued and conserved to the benefit of the environment and society.

MISSION
To raise awareness of the importance of fungi and foster action to ensure their persistence and continued benefits to the environment and society.

Fungal Conservation Committee work

Build upon the growing awareness of the importance of fungi and the need to conserve them within IUCN, the conservation community, mycology, and the public at large.