Volume 47:2 March ⁄ April 2006 www.namyco.org NAMA Foray 2006 Travels to Hinton, Alberta, Canada by Dr. Markus N. Thormann Within Foothills Model Forest and Martin Osis boundary a conglomerate of very different forest areas—boreal, This year the Edmonton Mycological montane, and subalpine—has Society will host NAMA in the resulted in a great diversity of habi- foothills of the Rocky Mountains. tats, plants, and animals. This The Foothills Natural Region is a includes numerous provincially and transitional zone between the Rocky nationally rare plant species, an Mountain and other natural regions, abundance of uncommon birds, and running along the eastern edge of important elk, moose, deer, and the Canadian Rocky Mountains. Due other fur-bearer habitats as well as to its higher elevation, summer tem- critical nesting habitat for osprey. peratures are cooler, although the Not surprisingly, little is known region often escapes the severe cold about the fungal biodiversity in this of Arctic air masses in winter. This region. Edmonton Mycological results in warmer winter tempera- Society hopes that the NAMA foray tures than in portions of the Boreal will help begin to fill this informa- Forest and Parkland Regions. tion void. Many of the forays will take On a weekend foray in central place in this natural region around Alberta, just south of the Foothills Hinton, the “Foothills Model Forest.” Site of the Annual Foray is shown in pink Continued on page 15 The Model Forests program was on map. Photos courtesy of Markus created in 1992 and includes among Thormann. its partners the forest industry, environmental groups, woodlot ties, parks, government agencies, owners, academics from numerous recreational groups, trappers, and universities, aboriginal communi- anyone who has an interest in sustainable forest management. The Foothills Model Forest is the In this issue: second largest of Canada’s model Allein on NAMA ‘06 Foray ......... 2 forests. It covers about 2.75 million hectares (27,500 km²) and embodies Forays and Announcements ..... 3 Jasper National Park, the Willmore Foray ‘06 Registration ........... 5–6 Wilderness Park, forest management Newfoundland/Labrador ‘05 ..... 7 area of Hinton Wood Products and Fungi in the News .................... 8 “Crown forests.” The Foothills Model Forest develops projects in support of Aseröe rubra in America ........ 11 12 program themes, including Book Reviews ......................... 12 projects on the impacts of natural Culinary Corner ....................... 15 disturbances, the monitoring of Remembering Wayne Ellett ..... 16 grizzly bear populations, and the socio-economic impacts of tourism Photo Contest Entry ........... 17–18 in Alberta’s parks. In addition, it is The Boreal Bolete .................... 19 active in the areas of biodiversity, SEM of fungal mycelium, courtesy of Paul Mushroom of the Month ......... 20 forest health, water quality, water- Stamets. See page 13 for a review of his shed planning, and climate change. latest book, Mycelium Running. 1The Mycophile, March/April 2006 Moving? Please send your new address, Au Canada! two weeks before you move, to Ann Bornstein NAMA Membership Secretary by Allein Stanley beds. Non-coed bathrooms are in the 336 Lenox Avenue halls. There are elevators, but air Oakland, CA 94610-4675 NAMA’s 2006 Annual Foray will conditioning is unnecessary this far <[email protected]> return to our northern neighbor’s north. In fact, evenings are cool Otherwise—you may not be getting territory August 17–20. This year we enough in August for a light wrap. your newsletter for a while. Each shall search the foothills and the We can socialize in a bright room issue, several Mycophiles are edges of the boreal forest from with a stone fireplace or around the returned as undeliverable because of Hinton, Alberta. We are excited big firepit in the woods between no forwarding address on file. NAMA is charged seventy cents for each about yet another new collecting site classrooms and gym. In addition, returned or forwarded newsletter. and about such an opportunity to there is a campsite adjacent to the visit this spectacular subalpine Community Center from which we region of the West, where fungi will shuttle and numerous others NAMA is a 501(c)(3) charitable reputedly abound. We will also be in within a five mile radius of the organization. Contributions to support sight of the Canadian Rockies, with center for a more rustic adventure. the scientific and educational activi- all of their fabulous scenery and Due to a heavy influx of energy ties of the Association are always fascination. We expect members of personnel, we were unable to obtain welcome and may be deductible as allowed by law. Gifts of any amount the Edmonton Mycological Society to a block of motel rooms. Some rooms may be made for special occasions, join us and share their knowledge of may be available in the many local such as birthdays, anniversaries, and the local areas. motels on an individual basis. for memorials. We originally had scheduled the August is prime tourist season in Special categories include foray at a facility close to Hinton, these parts, so expect a high demand Friend of NAMA: $500–900 Venturescape; however, our on rental cars, motel rooms, camp- Benefactor: $1000–4900 requirements proved more extensive sites, and even campers (should that Patron: $5000 and up than it could accommodate. Our new alternative appeal). We encourage Send contributions to location is the Forestry Training early registration as this promises to Judith McCandless, Treasurer Center in the town of Hinton, where be an exceptional experience. 330 Wildwood Place Louisville, KY40206-2523 we will have ample classroom and Some of our foray sites are <[email protected]> display areas. We also will have our described in the article starting on breakfasts and lunches on campus, page 1. We also are planning a foray but for our evening meals and by canoe through two beautiful programs we will move across the lakes. This foray will be limited due The Mycophile is published bimonthly road to the Hinton Community to the number of canoes, but we by the North American Mycological Association, 6615 Tudor Court, Center—a site large enough for our could schedule both a morning and Gladstone, OR 97027-1032. entire group. an afternoon session. NAMA is a nonprofit corporation; At present, the Forestry Center We recommend flying into contributions may be tax-deductible. can guarantee us 114 beds, possibly Edmonton, less than three hours Web site: www.namyco.org more, depending on the wildfire from Hinton. We are considering a season and the necessity of lodging shuttle to the airport, should there Isaac Forester, NAMA President P.O. Box 1107 firefighters. The rooms are designed North Wilkesboro, NC 28659-1107 for double occupancy with single Continued on page 17 <[email protected]> Judy Roger, Executive Secretary Time to Nominate NAMA Officers! 6615 Tudor Court Gladstone, OR 97027-1032 Proposed slate: Ike Forester, President; Bob Fulgency, First Vice- <[email protected]> President; and Judith McCandless, Treasurer. Each has indicated a <[email protected]> willingness to continue to serve another term in his or her respective Britt Bunyard, Content Editor position. Other nominations may be submitted by the general member- W184 N12633 Fond du Lac Avenue ship. The nominations must be received prior to the 2006 NAMA Germantown, WI 53022 Annual Meeting in August for distribution to the Trustees. A nomina- <[email protected]> tion must include in writing: (1) the nominee’s consent to serve, and Judith Caulfield, Production Editor (2) a brief biographical description of the nominee’s qualifications and 927 Lansing Drive experience. Mt. Pleasant, SC 29464 <[email protected]> The Mycophile, March/April 2006 2 FORAYS & ANNOUNCEMENTS 2006 Mycology & Lichenology Eagle Hill Seminars Mycological Society of Seminars at Humboldt Inst. In support of field biologists, modern America / Canadian Phyto- Steuben, Maine field naturalists, and students of the pathological Society / Ameri- Lichens and Lichen Ecology natural history sciences, Eagle Hill can Phytopathological Society May 21–27, 2006 offers specialty seminars and work- Québec City, Québec, Canada Dr. David Richardson shops at different ecological scales July 29–August 2, 2006 <[email protected]> for those who are interested in understanding, addressing, and This joint annual meeting is still in Dr. Mark Seaward the planning stages. <[email protected]> solving complex ecological questions. Topics range from watershed Advanced Mycology: Field and level subjects and subjects in classi- NAMA Annual Foray Lab Studies cal ecology to highly specialized Hinton, Alberta, Canada June 18–24, 2006 seminars in advanced biology, August 17–20, 2006 Dr. Donald H. Pfister taxonomy, and ecological restoration. This foray is still being planned— <[email protected]> Eagle Hill offers hard-to-find see this issue. Additional details can seminars and workshops that provide Lichens for Naturalists be found at the NAMA website. July 2–8, 2006 important opportunities for training and meeting others who are dedi- Dr. Fred C. Olday IMC8: 8th International <[email protected]> cated to the natural history sciences. Eagle Hill field seminars are of Mycological Congress Crustose Lichens: Identification special interest because they focus Cairns, Australia Using Morphology, Anatomy, and on the natural history of one of North August 21–26, 2006 Simple Chemistry America’s most spectacular and Details can be found on the web- July 16–22, 2006 pristine natural areas, the coast of site: www.sapmea.asn.au/imc8. Dr. Irwin M. Brodo eastern Maine from Acadia National <[email protected]> Park to Petit Manan National Wildlife Refuge and beyond. Alaska’s Wild Mushrooms Slime Molds: Taxonomy and August 25–27, 2006 Ecology of Myxomycetes Most seminars combine field July 23–29, 2006 studies with follow-up lab studies This foray will be held at “Across- Dr. Steven L. Stephenson and a review of the literature.