About the Journal

Field Mycology is a quarterly publication published by the British Mycological Society. It is produced by field mycologists, for field mycologists. Our aim is to advance collective knowledge of the wild fungal diversity of the British Isles and share information on the practice of field mycology, catering to all levels of expertise.

We welcome reports of interesting finds and articles on fungal identification, recording, scientific collecting and conservation. Field Mycology focuses primarily on the wild fungal diversity of the British Isles, including the United Kingdom, the Republic of Ireland, the Isle of Man, and the Bailiwicks of Guernsey and Jersey (Channel Islands). Reports and examples of the practice of field mycology from elsewhere may also feature, where they are of relevance.

Articles describing taxa which are new to science will only be considered for publication if their holotypes were collected within the British Isles.

Articles should be readable and comprehensible for an informed but non-academic audience. Where possible, articles should be visually engaging with relevant photos and micrographs.

Field Mycology is published in printed magazine format (approximately B5 in size, fixed at 36 pages of content per issue), as well as in an online Open Access journal format. Four issues are published annually.

Views expressed in the publication are not necessarily those of the editorial team or the British Mycological Society. The society is a registered charity (no. 276503).