Bryological-Lichenological Working Group for Central Europe
| Bryological-Lichenological Working Group for Central Europe (BLAM) |
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| purpose | Publications on the protection of mosses and lichens, promotion of research and maintenance of contacts |
| Chair: | Christian Printzen |
| Seat : | Bad Dürkheim |
| Website: | https://blam-bl.de/ |
The Bryological-Lichenological Working Group for Central Europe (BLAM) is a registered association that has set itself the task of promoting bryology and lichenology and supporting research into lichens and mosses . The association is based in Bad Dürkheim .
Statutory tasks
A network of experts in the field of mosses and lichens is sought to improve research. To fulfill these tasks, BLAM publishes the scientific journal HERZOGIA. An annual international excursion is organized and various excursions and specialist conferences are offered. Further tasks are the promotion of research on mosses and lichens, contact with international organizations with similar objectives and the protection of lichens and mosses and their habitats. The BLAM provides free essays and summaries from the HERZOGIA.
Moss and Lichen of the Year
The BLAM's tasks until 2010 also included the proclamation of the moss and lichen of the year . Since 2011 the Nature Conservation Union Austria has been taking on this task for Germany and Austria together with BLAM.
Web links
Individual evidence
- ^ Bryological-Lichenological Working Group for Central Europe eV: HERZOGIA. Retrieved May 25, 2017 .
- ^ Bryological-Lichenological Working Group for Central Europe eV: Goals of the BLAM. Retrieved May 25, 2017 .
- ^ BLAM eV: Lichen and Moss of the Year. Retrieved May 25, 2017 .