FSC Fold-Out ID Chart – Distinctive Non-Gilled Fungi

DescriptionFSC Fold-Out ID Chart – Distinctive Non-Gilled FungiThis FSC Fold-Out ID Chart – Distinctive Non-Gilled Fungi guide covers 40 species of puffballs, earthballs, tooth fungi, clubs, corals, bracket fungi and boletes of Britain and Ireland.Specially-drawn colour illustrations highlight the main features to look out forConcise accompanying text highlights key identification features, cap width, months and habitat for each speciesPractical for use outdoors: lightweight, rucksack-sized, splash-proofFungi are an ancient form of life, diverse and mysterious. You never quite know when and where they will show themselves. Good places to look include woodland edges and clearings, parkland, grassland, meadows and lawns, hedgerows and roadside verges. Although most common in autumn, some may be seen all year round.Unfortunately identifying fungi seems daunting to beginners. Many species look very similar. Moreover many species lack a common name, and even their scientific names are prone to change from time to time! Many fungi identification books – although brilliant in the hands of experts – look long and intimidating.So where do you start? A good strategy is to learn to recognise common and distinctive species. The authors of this new guide have chosen 40 species that are not easily confused with any others. It is both possible to make reliable identifications in the field without using specialist equipment, and there is no need to collect a specimen.These guides are based upon Mushrooms and Toadstools of Britain & Europe, a four volume series of books published between 2017 and 2023 by Geoffrey Kibby, an experienced mycologist and talented artist.Click here to check out the other FSC Fold-Out ID Charts we currently have in stock.The Field Studies Council’s Guides and ChartsThis chart is part of the FSC’s range of fold-out charts, designed to help users identify of a wide range of plants and animals. Each chart is laminated to make it splashproof and robust for use outdoors. Clear colour illustrations and text by experts in the subject make these valuable resources for all age groups. What a great addition to the family holiday packing list, for use around the garden or for groups such as the Scouts or Forest School.The full range of FSC products are available – please enquire if you have seen one that I do not have listed yet.  If buying larger quantities of guides for groups I will offer a small discount. Please enquire.The Field Studies Council (FSC) is one of the UK’s leading publishers of identification guides, ranging from easy to use fold-out charts through intermediate level AIDGAP guides, to specialist books such as the Synopses of the British Fauna and RES Handbooks.