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Dr P.M.D. Martin, UBLS, P.O. Roma, Lesotho, South Africa. Dr. O.H. Monthoux, Geneva, Switzerland. Dr A.J.P. Oort, Phytopathology Laboratory, Wageninen, Netherlands. Dr L. Ryvarden, Botanisk Museum , Oslo, Norway. Dr and Mrs R.L. Shaffer, Herbarium, Ann Arbor, Michigan, U.S.A. Professor and Mrs A.H. Smith, Herbarium, Ann Arbor, Michigan, U.S.A. Dr and Mrs M.1. Timonin, Carleton University, Ottawa, Canada. Dr J. Walker, Biology Branch, New South Wales, Department of Agriculture, Rydalmere, NSW, Australia. Mr and Mrs G. Weste, University of Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.
B.M.S. DAY FORAYS 1971 As was the case last year a foray was held early in the season and was led by Mr. D.W. Mitchell. On Sunday, 6th June about twenty members met at Forest Rowand made their way to Hindleap Warren, an area of three hundred acres of mature woodland used by boys' clubs as an Adventure Centre. An interesting day ensued although the dry conditions meant that fungi had to be hunted with diligence. Two dozen species were listed including the white Ascomycete Leucoscypha leucotricha and the tiny Mycena acicula with its pink cap and pale yellow stem , neither of which are commonly recorded. In midafternoon the proceedings were enlivened by the spectacle of a party of mudcovered lads returning from an adventurous exercise. At the car-park our departure was delayed by the antics of a nesting redstart. This charming incident concluded an enjoyable and worthwhile spring day foray . The first foray of the Autumn arranged at Wycombe Abbey, High Wycombe, on the 12th September led by Mr. R.D. Jennings, provided only a handful of specimens, due entirely to lack of rain . However , the day was partly saved by the Abbey grounds producing one good specimen of Boletus satanus. After lunch, with the general agreement of everybody attending, members visited the woods near Bradenham where, due "to the damper nature of the soil, collecting was more fruitful with over 30 species of Agarics being found during the afternoon. The foray held at Westonbirt Arboretum on the 26th September, led by Mr. R.D. Jennings, followed closely upon the Autumn Foray held at Newcastleupon-Tyne. Unlike the North-east both forayers and specimens were in short supply. Amongst the specimens found, however, were several of interest including Pleurotellus acerosus, Cordyceps militaris, Trichophaea hemisphaerioides and Dasyscyphus fuscescens, the latter on the leaves of Quercus ilex. Wellington College foray in Berkshire on the 3rd October, led by Mr. R.D. Jennings, was well attended by members from as far away as Bristol. Over 70 species of fungi were found including 11 species of Boletus, in addition
10 to 23 species of Lichens, amongst which was Rhizocarpon obscuratum var. reductum on slate. On the 10th October Miss G.M. Waterhouse, Mrs. Audrey Thomas and Dr. D.A. Reid led a foray on Witley Common, near Godalming assisted by the Warden Mr. E.R. Chambers. This is a good area of natural mixed woodland and was fairly productive even after the long dry period previously. The most exciting find came near the start of the foray when patches of Cordyceps ophioglossoides on Elaphomyces were found. Later more patches were seen. Another fungus not often seen, Tricholoma cingulatum, the only species with a ring, was present in conspicuous clumps. A single specimen of Cortinarius sanguineus was rewarding to the eye. The joint meeting with the Kent Field Club, held at the National Pinetum, Bedgebury on the 17th October and led by Dr. D.A. Reid , was poorly attended, but not surprisingly so in view of the heavy rain, although this subsequently cleared to give a perfect autumn afternoon. Fungi were scarce owing to previous drought but even so almost 100 species were collected including such specialities of the Pinetum as Coprinus cinereofloccosus, Geastrum pectinatum, Lactarius flexuosus, Lactarius hysginus and Naucoria permix tao The traditional Windsor. Great Park foray was led by Mr. R.W. Rayner on Saturday, 23rd October and as usual was very well attended . As last year, it was a lovely sunny day so that the Autumn tints of the trees could be fully appreciated. There had been time too, for the recent rains to have had an effect with the result that the collecting was good and some 70 species were identified, the genera Boletus, Russula , Lactarius, Col/ybia, Clitocybe and Mycena being well represented. The fact that the species found were mostly well-known ones was an advantage rather than otherwise, since many of the forayers were young students. The most noteworthy find was the rather uncommon Boletus pulverulentus, a speciality of the area . The high-light of the foray was, once again, the magnificent tea so generously provided by the Botany department of Royal Holloway College. I should like to express my thanks to the following people who contributed to this report:- Miss G.M. Waterhouse, Mr. R.D. Jennings, Mr. D.W. Mitchell, Mr. R.W. Rayner and Dr. D.A. Reid. Audrey Thomas
Dr P.M.D. Martin, UBLS, P.O. Roma, Lesotho, South Africa. Dr. O.H. Monthoux, Geneva, Switzerland. Dr A.J.P. Oort, Phytopathology Laboratory, Wageninen, Netherlands. Dr L. Ryvarden, Botanisk Museum , Oslo, Norway. Dr and Mrs R.L. Shaffer, Herbarium, Ann Arbor, Michigan, U.S.A. Professor and Mrs A.H. Smith, Herbarium, Ann Arbor, Michigan, U.S.A. Dr and Mrs M.1. Timonin, Carleton University, Ottawa, Canada. Dr J. Walker, Biology Branch, New South Wales, Department of Agriculture, Rydalmere, NSW, Australia. Mr and Mrs G. Weste, University of Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.
B.M.S. DAY FORAYS 1971 As was the case last year a foray was held early in the season and was led by Mr. D.W. Mitchell. On Sunday, 6th June about twenty members met at Forest Rowand made their way to Hindleap Warren, an area of three hundred acres of mature woodland used by boys' clubs as an Adventure Centre. An interesting day ensued although the dry conditions meant that fungi had to be hunted with diligence. Two dozen species were listed including the white Ascomycete Leucoscypha leucotricha and the tiny Mycena acicula with its pink cap and pale yellow stem , neither of which are commonly recorded. In midafternoon the proceedings were enlivened by the spectacle of a party of mudcovered lads returning from an adventurous exercise. At the car-park our departure was delayed by the antics of a nesting redstart. This charming incident concluded an enjoyable and worthwhile spring day foray . The first foray of the Autumn arranged at Wycombe Abbey, High Wycombe, on the 12th September led by Mr. R.D. Jennings, provided only a handful of specimens, due entirely to lack of rain . However , the day was partly saved by the Abbey grounds producing one good specimen of Boletus satanus. After lunch, with the general agreement of everybody attending, members visited the woods near Bradenham where, due "to the damper nature of the soil, collecting was more fruitful with over 30 species of Agarics being found during the afternoon. The foray held at Westonbirt Arboretum on the 26th September, led by Mr. R.D. Jennings, followed closely upon the Autumn Foray held at Newcastleupon-Tyne. Unlike the North-east both forayers and specimens were in short supply. Amongst the specimens found, however, were several of interest including Pleurotellus acerosus, Cordyceps militaris, Trichophaea hemisphaerioides and Dasyscyphus fuscescens, the latter on the leaves of Quercus ilex. Wellington College foray in Berkshire on the 3rd October, led by Mr. R.D. Jennings, was well attended by members from as far away as Bristol. Over 70 species of fungi were found including 11 species of Boletus, in addition
10 to 23 species of Lichens, amongst which was Rhizocarpon obscuratum var. reductum on slate. On the 10th October Miss G.M. Waterhouse, Mrs. Audrey Thomas and Dr. D.A. Reid led a foray on Witley Common, near Godalming assisted by the Warden Mr. E.R. Chambers. This is a good area of natural mixed woodland and was fairly productive even after the long dry period previously. The most exciting find came near the start of the foray when patches of Cordyceps ophioglossoides on Elaphomyces were found. Later more patches were seen. Another fungus not often seen, Tricholoma cingulatum, the only species with a ring, was present in conspicuous clumps. A single specimen of Cortinarius sanguineus was rewarding to the eye. The joint meeting with the Kent Field Club, held at the National Pinetum, Bedgebury on the 17th October and led by Dr. D.A. Reid , was poorly attended, but not surprisingly so in view of the heavy rain, although this subsequently cleared to give a perfect autumn afternoon. Fungi were scarce owing to previous drought but even so almost 100 species were collected including such specialities of the Pinetum as Coprinus cinereofloccosus, Geastrum pectinatum, Lactarius flexuosus, Lactarius hysginus and Naucoria permix tao The traditional Windsor. Great Park foray was led by Mr. R.W. Rayner on Saturday, 23rd October and as usual was very well attended . As last year, it was a lovely sunny day so that the Autumn tints of the trees could be fully appreciated. There had been time too, for the recent rains to have had an effect with the result that the collecting was good and some 70 species were identified, the genera Boletus, Russula , Lactarius, Col/ybia, Clitocybe and Mycena being well represented. The fact that the species found were mostly well-known ones was an advantage rather than otherwise, since many of the forayers were young students. The most noteworthy find was the rather uncommon Boletus pulverulentus, a speciality of the area . The high-light of the foray was, once again, the magnificent tea so generously provided by the Botany department of Royal Holloway College. I should like to express my thanks to the following people who contributed to this report:- Miss G.M. Waterhouse, Mr. R.D. Jennings, Mr. D.W. Mitchell, Mr. R.W. Rayner and Dr. D.A. Reid. Audrey Thomas