The event covered topics of interest such as the identification of toxic mushrooms and the sustainable harvesting of these fungi. Additionally, the university extension course “Recognition of Wild Mushrooms of La Esperanza (Advanced Level)” concluded on the same day.
Attendees listened to presentations from several experts. Luis Jesús Quijada, a mycologist from the ULL, presented "Current Mycological Projects at ULL". Vicente José Escobio, biologist and president of the Gran Canaria Mycological Society, spoke about "The Mushrooms of Canarias".
Janira Gutiérrez, biologist and president of the Canarian Institute of Agrarian Research (ICIA), discussed "Mushroom Toxicity". Meanwhile, Buenaventura Rodríguez, biologist and creator of www.setascanarias.com, offered advice on "How to Cultivate Mushrooms at Home".
Also participating were María Dolores Peraza, a technician from the Natural Environment and Sustainability area of the Cabildo de Tenerife, who detailed the "Technical Service for Forest Planning and Projects", and Quim Ferreira, director of Campamento Quimpi and member of the Association Friends of Mushrooms.
