Mapping the landscape of mycological organizations in europe: where citizen science meets professional mycology

Key Points

• Citizen science engages diverse communities, enhancing the study of local mycology and biodiversity.
• A network of over 200 mycological organizations fosters collaboration and knowledge sharing among scientists and enthusiasts.
• Mapping efforts utilize outreach data to identify key relationships in mycology across Europe, spanning various regions.
• Findings suggest greater collaboration could improve biodiversity research, benefiting both citizen scientists and professionals.