Larger fungi in the Pirin national park, Bulgaria

Abstract

Data on the species diversity and conservation of larger fungi in the Pirin National Park are reported. The total number or currently known species is 373 (33 ascomycetes and 340 basidiomycetes). A large part of materials has been collected in the framework of Update of Plan for management of the Pirin National Park Project. During the field investigations have been recorded 198 fungal species. Eighty seven of them are reported for the first time for the Pirin National Park. Five species are new for Bulgaria. Twenty five larger fungi are of conservation value — included in Red List of fungi in Bulgaria. Seventeen of them are included also in national Red Data Book. Eight species with conservation value were founded during 2014. Three species are the first records for the park and for all mountain.