The British Lichen Society

@BLSlichens

The British Lichen Society is for all interested in lichens worldwide. Lighthearted anecdotes and lively discussion are as welcome as in-depth detail.

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The British Lichen Society@BLSlichens · Mar 14

A great weekend at the end of February for the BLS Winter Workshop at Preston Montford, led by Neil Sanderson, Brian Coppins & John Douglass, working through lots of problem specimens and a trip to Alcott Woodlands. Photos (c) Douglass #lichens

BLSlichens's tweet image. A great weekend at the end of February for the BLS Winter Workshop at Preston Montford, led by Neil Sanderson, Brian Coppins &amp; John Douglass, working through lots of problem specimens and a trip to Alcott Woodlands. Photos (c) Douglass #lichens

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The British Lichen Society@BLSlichens · Jun 22

Happy World Rainforest Day! Join @aprilwindle from the British Lichen Society to explore one of Devon’s finest temperate rainforests and the #lichens found there. Full video can be found on YouTube: youtu.be/OjCsyR6CThk?si…. #worldrainforestday #worldrainforestday2025

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The British Lichen Society@BLSlichens · Jun 22

Happy World Rainforest Day! #Lichens are an important feature of these wonderful habitats. From loop lichens, to yellow speckle-belly’s to the red eyed shingle lichen & everything in between - they add so much beauty to our rainforests! #worldrainforestday2025 #worldrainforestday

BLSlichens's tweet image. Happy World Rainforest Day! #Lichens are an important feature of these wonderful habitats. From loop lichens, to yellow speckle-belly’s to the red eyed shingle lichen &amp; everything in between - they add so much beauty to our rainforests! #worldrainforestday2025 #worldrainforestday

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The British Lichen Society@BLSlichens · Mar 14

Translocation of Fulgensia fulgens (aka scrambled egg lichen) from Cornwall to Norfolk, by Dave Lamacraft at Plantlife. A fascinating and insightful read!!!! Fingers crossed for translocation success!!! #lichens . More information here: bit.ly/4hWieOP

BLSlichens's tweet card. An incredible story of returning one of England’s rarest lichens to its historic home – more than 350 miles away.

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The British Lichen Society@BLSlichens · Jan 23

Take your lichenology to the next level! Places are available on a BLS Intermediate Stage 1 course in N. Wales in October 2025. Perfect for anyone aiming to move from beginner to early intermediate level. Application deadline: 18 February. Full details: britishlichensociety.org.uk/the-society/ev…

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The British Lichen Society@BLSlichens · Jan 12

The field meeting as part of the #BLSAGM2025 has started in Hyde Park, South Kensington. A great turn out from the Society today and thank you so much to the Royal Parks for having us. #lichens

BLSlichens's tweet image. The field meeting as part of the #BLSAGM2025 has started in Hyde Park, South Kensington. A great turn out from the Society today and thank you so much to the Royal Parks for having us. #lichens

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The British Lichen Society@BLSlichens · Jan 11

Final presentation of the AGM is by our former president Neil Sanderson. Neil shares his use of the BLS interactive maps as a professional lichenologist to target lichen recording in his home patch. Finding a new & undescribed Graphis species to science #BLSAGM2025 #lichens

BLSlichens's tweet image. Final presentation of the AGM is by our former president Neil Sanderson. Neil shares his use of the BLS interactive maps as a professional lichenologist to target lichen recording in his home patch. Finding a new &amp; undescribed Graphis species to science #BLSAGM2025 #lichens

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The British Lichen Society@BLSlichens · Jan 11

The next short talk is by Cassie Laughlin follows on perfectly from the previous presentation. This talk, titled “inspired by interactive maps” - generating new and important records for Xanthoria parietina. Encouraging everyone to share #lichen records with the BLS #BLSAGM2025

BLSlichens's tweet image. The next short talk is by Cassie Laughlin follows on perfectly from the previous presentation. This talk, titled “inspired by interactive maps” - generating new and important records for Xanthoria parietina. Encouraging everyone to share #lichen records with the BLS #BLSAGM2025

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The British Lichen Society@BLSlichens · Jan 11

Now for the series of short talks, where we have a great variety of speakers! First up, a recorded presentation by Ann Claypole - “Pedagogical aspects of the interactive map”, where she quotes “distribution maps are at the heart of the BLS” #BLSAGM2025 #lichens

BLSlichens's tweet image. Now for the series of short talks, where we have a great variety of speakers! First up, a recorded presentation by Ann Claypole - “Pedagogical aspects of the interactive map”, where she quotes “distribution maps are at the heart of the BLS” #BLSAGM2025 #lichens

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The British Lichen Society@BLSlichens · Jan 11

Next up we have Holger Thus from the State Museum of Natural History, Stuttgart - talking about the past, present & future of European freshwater habitats. Titled “Clean, cool & flowing or dirty, dry & plagued by disasters”. #lichens #BLSAGM2024

BLSlichens's tweet image. Next up we have Holger Thus from the State Museum of Natural History, Stuttgart - talking about the past, present &amp; future of European freshwater habitats. Titled “Clean, cool &amp; flowing or dirty, dry &amp; plagued by disasters”. #lichens #BLSAGM2024

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The British Lichen Society@BLSlichens · Jan 11

Second talk of the afternoon, is a recorded presentation from Buddhika Weerakoon from Peradeniya University, Sri Lanka, speaking about the “effects of ammonia on #lichens in a tropical environments”. #BLSAGM2024

BLSlichens's tweet image. Second talk of the afternoon, is a recorded presentation from Buddhika Weerakoon from Peradeniya University, Sri Lanka, speaking about the “effects of ammonia on #lichens in a tropical environments”. #BLSAGM2024

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The British Lichen Society@BLSlichens · Jan 11

Our afternoon of lectures have begun, starting off with Chris Ellis from the RBGE, with a presentation on “Understanding climate change at a scale relevant to #lichens - identifying risks and opportunities”. #BLSAGM2025

BLSlichens's tweet image. Our afternoon of lectures have begun, starting off with Chris Ellis from the RBGE, with a presentation on “Understanding climate change at a scale relevant to #lichens - identifying risks and opportunities”. #BLSAGM2025

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The British Lichen Society@BLSlichens · Jan 11

A morning full of British Lichen Society business at our #BLSAGM2025 . Great turn out in person and online as well. Excellent work across the board, with all BLS Officers re-elected for their posts. #lichens

BLSlichens's tweet image. A morning full of British Lichen Society business at our #BLSAGM2025 . Great turn out in person and online as well. Excellent work across the board, with all BLS Officers re-elected for their posts. #lichens

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The British Lichen Society@BLSlichens · Jan 10

“Populations on the British Isles are key for the long-term survival of the threatened lichen species in the North-Atlantic region”. Couldn’t have asked for a more inspirational talk to start our #BLSAGM2025. A massive heartfelt thank you Silke!!! #lichens

BLSlichens's tweet image. “Populations on the British Isles are key for the long-term survival of the threatened lichen species in the North-Atlantic region”. Couldn’t have asked for a more inspirational talk to start our #BLSAGM2025. A massive heartfelt thank you Silke!!! #lichens

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The British Lichen Society@BLSlichens · Jan 10

Kickstarting a weekend of #lichens with Silke Werth (LMU Munich) for the Swinscow Lecture, sharing research on genetic diversity & population structure of Lobaria & Sticta species on the Atlantic archipelago. Absolutely fascinating!!! #BLSAGM2025

BLSlichens's tweet image. Kickstarting a weekend of #lichens with Silke Werth (LMU Munich) for the Swinscow Lecture, sharing research on genetic diversity &amp; population structure of Lobaria &amp; Sticta species on the Atlantic archipelago. Absolutely fascinating!!! #BLSAGM2025

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The British Lichen Society@BLSlichens · Jan 10

A weekend of #lichens has begun at the Natural History Museum, for the BLS AGM 2025. What a wonderful turnout from our friends & colleagues across the globe. We have a great selection of talk this weekend - so stay tuned!! #BLSAGM2025

BLSlichens's tweet image. A weekend of #lichens has begun at the Natural History Museum, for the BLS AGM 2025. What a wonderful turnout from our friends &amp; colleagues across the globe. We have a great selection of talk this weekend - so stay tuned!! #BLSAGM2025

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The British Lichen Society@BLSlichens · Dec 22

Lichens are becoming a frequent muse for artists. Which is not surprising considering how beautiful and amazing they are!

PPlantlife Cymru@PlantlifeCymru · Dec 21

We are pleased to be hosting 'Becoming lichen' events - look out for the second event in January. The fruit of an exciting project between @NaturAmByth & movement artist Simon Whitehead, who's exploring how slow growing lichens may inform gentle movement, meditation & resilience

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The British Lichen Society@BLSlichens · Dec 22

Due to unforeseen circumstances, we are now unable to print out photos for our photo competition to display at the BLS AGM. Instead, we aim to share an online folder with all entrants, AGM attendees, and BLS members to showcase the photos and to facilitate online voting.

BLSlichens's tweet image. Due to unforeseen circumstances, we are now unable to print out photos for our photo competition to display at the BLS AGM. Instead, we aim to share an online folder with all entrants, AGM attendees, and BLS members to showcase the photos and to facilitate online voting.

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