Help us find an elusive fungus – Among several fungi on DOC’s Nationally Critical threat list is a large (to 40 cm), undescribed bracket fungus known as Ganoderma sp. “Awaroa” – documented by just 3 dried specimens, all collected 1969 to 1972 (spring to autumn) on Pukatea near Mt Pirongia.  DOC, Scion, and Landcare Research have failed to locate further specimens which are needed to fully describe and name this fungus as new.  We are invited to join Peter Buchanan, fungi expert from Landcare Research to help search for this species. The image is from Landcare Research.

Grade: Easy

Meet: Landcare Research Carpark, Silverdale Road, Hamilton, 9 am or intersection of Kaimango Rd and State Highway 31 (Kawhia Road) at 10 am. Contact the organisers Mike Clearwater or Thomas Emmitt if you are planning on taking part.