NAMA Webinar: Elevating Fungi for Conservation with FUNDIS

While plants and animals have long received dedicated conservation attention in North America, fungi are only now stepping into the spotlight. How does conservation work for fungi, and how does it differ from plants and animals? Join us for an insightful session exploring how the Fungal Diversity Survey (FUNDIS) is turning community science into strategic, real-world protections. We will explain the science behind conservation rankings, breaking down what labels like Threatened or Endangered actually mean, before comparing global standards like the IUCN Red List with local state statuses. We will outline the emerging strategy for moving community science observations onto official environmental review maps, and discuss why building this pathway for fungi has taken time. We will also cover how monitoring and documenting local ecology helps scientists understand threats and trends, and how these details feed directly into conservation rankings. This webinar is open to anyone who is interested in the conservation and protection of rare species, and will be presented in an accessible, step-by-step format.
by Jaci Braund

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5pm PT | 6pm MT | 7pm CT | 8pm ET
Thursday, December 17, 2026