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Finding out what is already known
Tapping into local knowledge about fungi is one way to learn about local fungi. Before undertaking a survey for fungi it makes sense to try and find out what is already known. Unfortunately there are virtually no records compiled for local knowledge about woodland fungi in Australia. The best way to find out if there are local collections and collectors is via Land Conservation District Committees (LCDC’s) and other community groups. (To obtain a contact phone number for you local LCDC in Western Australia ring the LCDC Project Support Officer on 08 9368 3301)
There are few historical collections incorporating Australian woodland fungi. Detailed surveys of fungi in specific woodlands have been rarely undertaken in Australia. Relatively few fungi had been recorded in the Australian wheatbelt region prior to recent fungal diversity studies by CSIRO. Fungi from the CSIRO sampling expeditions are currently lodged in the CSIRO Forestry and Forest Products Herbarium in Perth. (For further details see the book chapter by Tommerup & Bougher listed in the "Additional Resources" section.)
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