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Dobson's Lichens field guide is now on sale for members only at just £20 plus postage and packing. This price will be held until 28 February 2027 so now is the time to buy that spare copy you have always needed! Details on the BLS Shop page of the website.
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1. Lichen ID and Basic microscopy. Intermediate level1. The course is designed for people who have some experience of lichens e.g. have completed a LABs courses (Lichens for Absolute Beginners) or similar. It will focus on field ID and include an introduction to microscopy. Delivered by April Windle. Local Co-ordinator Pete Martin.
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April Windle has produced a short video of a visit to examine the lichens of Ausewell woods in Devon, to celebrate World Rainforest Day. The video can be accessed here: https://youtu.be/5MSRlM0KU-0?si=Drpa0F7MND8X1W8n or from the Youtube link on the home page of the BLS website, from which many other lichen related films are available.
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Presentations given at the 2026 AGM held at Tullie House, Carlisle, are now available on the BLS Youtube channel. The channel can be accessed by clicking on the Youtube icon at the bottom right side of the BLS website homepage.
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The British Lichen Society has joined with local community groups and other national wildlife organisations to protect one of Scotland’s most iconic lochs and landscapes.
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Tune into BBC Countryfile on Sunday 14th December to watch lichenologist, David Hill explore the wonderful diversity of lichens that inhabit this prehistoric monument.
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Lichens in Churchyards and on Man-made structures
We look forward to welcoming members in person to our Winter Meeting, as well as Society officers, Trustees, speakers and exhibitors.
Our AGM, and all of the events in our winter meeting, are free to attend both for members and for non-members interested in lichens. Please consider coming along to see what the society has been up to over the past year, to hear talks about lichens, and to experience a field trip with us.
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First Pembrokeshire Lichen Group Meeting held on the 23rd November at Scolton Manor Park.
The meeting was kindly hosted by Scolton Manor Country Park (managed and operated by Pembrokeshire County Council) on the 23rd November 2025.
Over 30 people attended with a range of knowledge and skills, including budding and seasoned lichenologists, artists, writers and photographers all united by an interest in and love of lichens.
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Application date extended
There are still places remaining on this course ( see previous news item or events page for details); we have extended the closing date to February 27th 2026.
Application forms can be obtained from Sue Knight sueknight10@internet.com.