newly added lichens
some vice county distribution maps
other lichens in our database
Under The Lens
First ever book on ‘Lichens of Ireland’
A high quality A5 sized book with flexible water proof cover describes 258 lichens found in Ireland including species in Atlantic woodlands (Killarney & Gengariff) and hazel woods, the Burren’s open limestone and Rocky seashores. All descriptions are semi scientific (accurate but using accessible language) with high quality photographs (all photographed in Ireland over the last 3 years) and up-to-date vice-county distribution maps. …read more
Lichen Watch
Pyrenula dermatodes – an European rarity
< Photo: Pyrenula dermatode is a real rarity, not only in Ireland, but in Europe in general. The often reddish lichen forms large patches on holly in oceanic woodlands. There are few undisturbed oceanic types of woodland left in Ireland and consequently few specimens of Pyrenula dermatodes. This is a perfect example of ‘save the habitat to save the species’. Where it does occur? it is often common on
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