2020

The Big Latvian Mushroom Book is Now Available to Readers

Mushroom pickers and nature friends will definitely appreciate the Big Latvian Mushroom Book (Lielā Latvijas sēņu grāmata) created by mycologist of the Latvian Museum of Nature Inita Dāniele and Diāna Meiere, which has now been published and which contains descriptions and photos of more than 730 mushroom species. The pages of the bulky edition also feature a picture of the mushroom found by the planner of North Kurzeme region of JSC “Latvia's State Forests” (LVM), who was the first to find Pterula multifida in Latvia.

It is no secret that Latvians are the most active mushroomers in Europe; therefore, this voluminous book will be appreciated not only by mushroomers, but also by nature watchers and photographers. Moreover, the publication will be useful for those readers whose daily activities are related to the study of biodiversity, such as biologists and foresters. The book briefly outlines the place of mushrooms in nature, their structure, ecology, use and explains the terms used in the descriptions of mushrooms.

The Big Latvian Mushroom Book can be found not only on shelves in bookstores, but also at the Embassy of Latvia's State Forests in Riga, 1 Vaiņodes Street. By calling the consultants of the Embassy of Latvia's State Forests at 23280001 or writing to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.">This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., you can arrange a visit to the embassy, observing the safety measures set in the country, as well as receive advice on LVM nursery seedlings, planting process, care and other useful information.