Abstract
Results of mycological research conducted in the years 2001–2013 in the restoration stands growing on reclaimed mine spoils are presented. Four opencast lignite mine spoil heaps in Poland were examined: Pątnów-Jóźwin, Adamów, Mt Kamieńsk, and Turów. The paper focuses on 71 species of ectomycorrhizal fungi: recorded for the first time in the country (16 taxa), currently red-listed (23 taxa), known from few localities only (32 taxa). Notes on their ecology and habitats are provided, as well as their distribution in Europe and in Poland. Restoration tree stands, established as part of the reclamation process of mine spoils, form a unique habitat for many rare and interesting fungal taxa. Among them are pioneer species, species known mainly from Northern Europe or mountainous locations, highly specialized and narrow-niche taxa, and many threatened species. Afforested mine spoils contribute significantly to the fungal biodiversity, both at a local and at a larger scale.
Highlights
The research on biodiversity of macrofungi in Poland has been most frequently carried out in the areas, which represent more or less natural or developed vegetation or habitats valuable for plant diversity and conservation [1]
Among them are 16 species whose sporophores were recorded for the first time in Poland, 23 species which are currently red-listed (#) [42], among which are two species that are protected by law in the country (§) [43], and the other 32 species that are currently known from not more than 10 contemporary localities in Poland and may be worth considering for conservation reasons, e.g., for red-listing
The numbers of localities of the species in Poland were estimated based mainly, but not exclusively, on the records listed by Wojewoda [44], and according to the data accessible at the Grzyby Polski (Fungi of Poland) website, namely, the records published after the year 2000 [45] and records included in the register of protected and threatened species (GREJ) [46]
Summary
The research on biodiversity of macrofungi in Poland has been most frequently carried out in the areas, which represent more or less natural or developed vegetation or habitats valuable for plant diversity and conservation [1]. Often, they are mature or old-growth forest communities in protected areas – nature reserves, national parks, that are usually expected to show high fungal species richness and the presence of rare and valuable species. If the certificate is missing or invalid it is recommended to verify the article on the journal website
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