New Recording Spreadsheet available via this Link
House of Lords Report on Taxonomy (13th August, 2008) - with contributions from BLS - get via this link.
Updates Page
(Last website update - 29/09/2008)
For updates and corrections contact Dr Jacqui Middleton (Web Master)
2008 BLS Meetings
Lichen Recording Workshop:
Oct 2-5, 2008
Wooler, Northumberland
Leader: J. Simkin
Go to the Meetings Page for details of this and other events.
The Society was formed in 1958 to stimulate and advance interest in all branches of lichenology. The first society in the world entirely devoted to the study of lichens, it has many overseas as well as British members.
For photos of lichens go to UK Lichens website (held by one of our members, Mike Sutcliffe). You can also contribute photos to this website and help build on this important resource.
Picture above:
Teloschistes chrysophthalmus (photo by Charles David, Guernsey Biological Records Centre). A very rare species in the UK but rediscovered in Guernsey after 140 yrs.
Montane Heath Lichen Guide (2008) By Andrea Britton.
This Guide’ is a new field guide aimed at anyone interested in identifying the lichens found in mountain environments. The book covers all of the species that you are most likely to see in montane heath habitats.
Follow this link to order a copy
See details of other lichen publications here.
Membership matters:
Membership Secretary
Mr Don Chapman
Department of Botany
NHM
Cromwell Rd
London,
SW7 5BD
or email: Don Chapman
Link to Membership Form
For all other BLS matters go to Contacts Page
What sort of Lichen Projects can I get involved in?
Where can I get lichen information? Link to BLS Library
How to get started – Link to BLS shop & Publications
Go to Fun with Lichens and other interesting lichen sites