THE BIODIVERSITY COLLECTIVE
Resources
Biodiversity Collective conducts long-term biodiversity surveys across diverse and changing landscapes. From the tropical ecosystems of Kauaʻi to the temperate forests of the Elwha River watershed, our work documents fungal communities within dynamic ecological systems.
Materials include media coverage, research outputs, and curated regional resources supporting these monitoring efforts.
Articles & Media Mentions
A collection of articles, interviews, and publications featuring Biodiversity Collective and its ongoing research initiatives.
Mycologists in search of new mushroom species
The News (AFP), October 21, 2024
A biodiversity survey near Port Angeles documented dozens of mushroom species, underscoring fungi’s ecological importance.
Videos & Documentaries
A collection of video features, interviews, and documentary segments highlighting Biodiversity Collective and its field-based research initiatives.
All Videos
Kauaʻi-Specific Biodiversity Resources
Selected ecological and conservation resources relevant to fungal biodiversity research on the island of Kauaʻi.
Kauaʻi Fungal Biodiversity Survey Materials
Public-facing materials and data portals associated with KFBS
Project Overview
Program description, research objectives, and methodological framework for long-term fungal monitoring on Kauaʻi.
Monitoring Reports
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2026 Report (coming soon)
KFBS iNaturalist Umbrella Project
Public observation database documenting fungal diversity recorded through the survey.
Recommended Reading
Publications and books focused on Hawaiian fungi
Mushrooms of Hawai'i: An Identification Guide
by Don Hemmes and Dennis Desjardin
A clear, accessible field guide to more than 230 mushroom species found across the Hawaiian Islands. The book pairs concise identification details with habitat notes, seasonality, and high‑quality photographs, making it a reliable reference for both beginners and experienced foragers. It highlights edible, toxic, and culturally significant species, along with fungi unique to Hawai‘i’s ecosystems.
Agaricales of the Hawaiian Islands
— Keirle, Hemmes & Desjardin (2004)
A detailed treatment of several genera of agarics in Hawai‘i, including keys, species descriptions, and illustrations. This paper is part of the core taxonomic series documenting Hawaiian agarics.
Materials for a Checklist of Pacific Island Basidiomycetes (excluding Rusts and Smuts)
— Jerry Cooper
Compiled nomenclatural checklist of Basidiomycete taxa reported from Pacific islands, with literature citations and taxonomic authorities. Provides a foundational reference for macrofungal names recorded in Hawaiʻi and the broader Pacific region.
Xylaria of the Hawaiian Islands
— Jack D. Rogers & Yu-Ming Ju (1998)
A taxonomic treatment of Xylaria species found in Hawai‘i, including descriptions, illustrations, and ecological notes.
Data & Research Portals
Publicly accessible datasets documenting fungal biodiversity within Kauaʻi County and Hawaiʻi
GBIF (Global Biodiversity Information Facility) – Fungal Occurrence Records for Kauaʻi
Georeferenced fungal occurrence records within the Kauaʻi County spatial boundary.
Results may be refined by taxonomic rank or record type within the GBIF interface.
iNaturalist – Fungi in Kauaʻi County
Community-documented fungal observations within the Kauaʻi County boundary.
MyCoPortal – Hawaiian Islands Macrofungi Checklist
Literature-referenced macrofungi checklist for the Hawaiian Islands, with cited source material and institutional voucher documentation.
GenBank (National Center for Biotechnology Information) – Hawaiian Fungal Sequences
Nucleotide sequence records for identified fungal taxa associated with Hawaiʻi. Query excludes records labeled “uncultured fungus” and “fungal sp.” to emphasize taxonomically resolved entries.
Elwha River/ONP-Specific Biodiversity Resources
Selected ecological and conservation resources relevant to fungal biodiversity research in the Elwha River watershed, former Lake Aldwell restoration area, and Olympic National Park (ONP).
Elwha River Fungal Biodiversity Survey Materials
Public-facing materials and data portals associated with ERFBS
Project Overview
Program description, research objectives, and methodological framework for long-term fungal monitoring in ONP.
Monitoring Reports
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2025 Report (coming soon)
ERFBS iNaturalist Umbrella Project
Public observation database documenting fungal diversity recorded through the survey.
Field Guide: Common Fungi of the Elwha River
This field guide highlights the most frequently observed fungi documented through ERFBS. It is designed as a tool for volunteers and collaborators, providing a visual reference to the species most commonly encountered.
Recommended Reading
Publications focused on the fungi of the Elwha River watershed and former Lake Aldwell restoration area.
Availability and function of arbuscular mycorrhizal and ectomycorrhizal fungi during
revegetation of dewatered reservoirs left after dam removal
— Andrew M. Cortese & Rebecca A. Bunn (2016)
This study examines how arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi affect plant establishment in restoration, comparing local soil communities with commercial inoculum and highlighting the role of below-ground biology.
Effects of Native Plant Species, Mycorrhizal Inoculum, and Mulch on Restoration
of Reservoir Sediment Following Dam Removal
— Rowe et al. (2009)
Examines how combinations of native plants, mycorrhizal inoculation, and mulch influence restoration outcomes, highlighting the interactive role of plant–fungal relationships in establishment and early growth.
Forest restoration of the exposed Lake Mills bed: assessing vegetation, ectomycorrhizae,
and nitrogen relative to riverbank
— James Kardouni (2020)
This thesis examines revegetation outcomes following dam removal at Lake Mills, focusing on plant establishment and early restoration dynamics in newly exposed substrates.
Impact of riverbank lupine (Lupinus rivularis) on ectomycorrhizal colonization
of grand fir (Abies grandis)
— Andrew Labay (2023)
Explores the interactions between lupine and ectomycorrhizal colonization of grand fir, highlighting how plant–fungal relationships influence establishment in restoration contexts.
Mycorrhizal availability in the basin of Lake Mills and influence on colonization
and growth of Salix scouleriana under drought
— Andrew Cortese (2014)
Examines the availability of mycorrhizal fungi in newly exposed Lake Mills sediments and their role in supporting plant establishment under restoration conditions.
Riverbank lupine’s (Lupinus rivularis) influence on conifer growth, ectomycorrhizal
colonization, and neighboring vegetation in coarse sediments after dam removal
— James Kardouni et al. (2023)
Investigates how riverbank lupine affects conifer establishment in post-dam removal sediments, showing increased plant nitrogen but reduced ectomycorrhizal colonization and shifts in plant community composition.