Experts

The German Mycological Society (DGfM) trains Pilzsachverständige^DGfM (‘Specialists in Fungi’) in educational institutions admitted by DGfM, examines Pilzsachverständige^DGfM and organizes continuation courses. These courses are obligatory. Examination regulations guarantee a general and high standard. After passing the examination Pilzsachverständige^DGfM are able to give public advice (in schools, adult evening classes, associations, advisory places for fungi) regarding edibility and toxicity of fungi and regarding their role for man and biosphere. Pilzsachverständige^DGfM are able to control markets regarding fungi to be sold, they give lectures and lead excursions.

The German Mycological Society (DGfM) is responsible for and co-ordinates the education of Fachberater für Mykologie univ. (‘Consultant for Mycology’).The curriculum is run in universities and in educational institutions admitted by DGfM. It enables the consultants to write expert reviews on fungi in and on buildings, in hospitals, in and on foodstuffs, on materials and artworks. They advise in ecological, agricultural and silvicultural problems. Examination regulations guarantee a general and high standard.

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