Fungal Conservation in Europe: Evidence to Action

This meeting will bring together researchers, conservation professionals, policy-makers, citizen scientists, and students to explore how scientific knowledge on fungi – from red-list assessments and metabarcoding – can be effectively implemented in conservation practice and policy.

The focus is on how we move from evidence to action: how research, monitoring and red-listing can inform site protection, management, and national strategies for fungal biodiversity. We especially welcome participation from early-career scientists, non-professional mycologists, and anyone involved in mapping, assessing, or conserving fungal species and habitats.

Preliminary program

Tuesday 14th of April
From Red Lists to real impact: Implementing fungal conservation

Wednesday 15th of April:
Tools and communities for mapping and monitoring fungi

Thursday 16th of April:
Field excursion and conference dinner

Friday 17th of April:
Fungal redlisting

A detailed program and call for contributions will follow in autumn 2025.

What to expect

• Case studies on how red-listed fungi have led to concrete conservation measures
• Sessions on fungal mapping, habitat protection, and long-term monitoring
• Sessions on using metabarcoding for mapping and conservation
• A citizen science session to share ideas and experiences
• Discussions on policy integration and red-listing practices across Europe
• Field excursions and networking opportunities.

Practical information

Location:
Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences, Campus Ultuna, Uppsala, Sweden

Registration fee:
The meeting registration fee is not yet settled, but will be approximately €200. The fee will include the welcoming reception serving, lunch Tuesday to Friday, conference dinner, afternoon coffee/tea and buses for the field trips.

Please save the date – and feel free to share this invitation with others working with, or interested in, fungal conservation.