The lichens and allied fungi of the southern part of the Kenozersky National Park (Arkhangelsk Region, NW Russia)

A groundbreaking study reveals that the southern part of Kenozersky National Park hosts 263 species and one subspecies of lichens and allied fungi, including several new records for Arkhangelsk Region and Northwest European Russia. Notably, Biatora albidula is documented for the first time in this region, while two species are already listed in the Red Data Book of the Russian Federation and seven more warrant consideration due to their rarity. The research employed systematic field surveys and taxonomic analysis, providing critical insights into the biodiversity and conservation status of lichens in this ecologically significant landscape.

Pchelkin, A. V., Tarasova, V. N., & Valekzhanin, A. A. (2021). The lichens and allied fungi of the southern part of the Kenozersky National Park (Arkhangelsk Region, NW Russia). Folia Cryptogamica Estonica, 58, 145–164. https://doi.org/10.12697/fce.2021.58.17