Most Important Fungi To Know

[StuMcG]

What are the 10 most important fungi an arborist should know? Especially in terms of tree health and safety.

Thanks.

[David Humphries]

Interesting question.

 

Why do you ask and what do you think are the most important fungi to know? 

Any knowledge or experience of ones you’ve seen on and around trees?
 

Thats a good starting point.

[Mick Dempsey]

Good question. Purely from the posts I see here  Kretzschmaria, Gannoderma, Innotus Hispidia, and H. Fungus seem to be key ones to identify.

 

Lots on here know better than me of course.

[Mark Bolam]

Money fungus has to be top.

[jfc]

I'd like to add Meripilus giganteus (giant polyphore).

[jfc]

The AA book fungi on Trees is a great start.

I believe david humphreys is producing a new book on fungi, which I am looking forward to. Any idea of a publication date David?

[David Humphries]

44 minutes ago, jfc said:

The AA book fungi on Trees is a great start.

I believe david humphreys is producing a new book on fungi, which I am looking forward to. Any idea of a publication date David?

We’re looking at September

[Dan Maynard]

Which September?

[StuMcG]

On 09/02/2020 at 18:35, David Humphries said:

Interesting question.

 

Why do you ask and what do you think are the most important fungi to know? 

Any knowledge or experience of ones you’ve seen on and around trees?
 

Thats a good starting point.

Thanks, asking because I am looking to expand my knowledge base and to gain some qualifications in the next year or so.  I've asked for a short answer so I can make a start. Hopefully on the fungi that have the highest risk factors in everyday practical arb work. 

Have seen the effects of meripilus, honey fungus and ganoderma. Have cleared up the results or removed, the infected trees. Working to other peoples specifications as a climber.

My knowledge of these is poor. 

[StuMcG]

This a great start, thank you. Even you Mark Bolam.