Isobel Colson

I'm interested in the relationships between fungi and their environment.

I studied a Masters of Plant and Fungal Taxonomy, Diversity and Conservation at Kew Gardens and had the opportunity to assist the mycology team to process macrofungi samples from a collection from Colombia.

Since then, I've been working as a consultant based in Orange and have carried out biodiversity surveys and impact assessment. It has highlighted to me that research is needed to provide accurate habitat information for many species, particularly native fungi.

I have recently started a PhD program with the Hawkesbury Institute of the Environment. My research is focused on threatened waxcap fungi.

January 2023