IAL Networking
One of the main goals of the International Association for Lichenology is facilitating communication among lichenologists around the world. And this, in turn, promotes research in the many aspects of lichenology and its applications.
Promoting the study and conservation of lichens
About IAL
The International Association for Lichenology (IAL) is a worldwide union of scientists and others interested in theoretical and practical studies of lichens: its composition and structure, history, classification, distribution, ecology, dynamics, management and uses in the landscape.
Join IAL or Renew Membership
Membership to the IAL is open to all individuals having lichenological interests. IAL is the foremost organization to help members network with other lichenologists world-wide.
The nominal dues cover the 4-year period between the IAL symposia.
IAL News and Resources
See our:
– Latest announcements;
– Our current and past International Lichenology Newsletters;
– Upcoming IAL Symposium;
Twitter @ IAL
What's New?
Lichen Journal Club
The next Lichen Journal Club will happen on Thursday (August 3rd) at 11 AM (CST time). We’ll discuss the paper “Water regulation dynamics of lichens...
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Q&A session
The Questions and Answers session on 21st of July will be the last activity of the Cabinet Of Lichens before the summer break. Read more...
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IAL9 presentations
A final bunch of presentations from the IAL9 meeting is available on the IAL YouTube channel: https://youtube.com/@internationalassociationfo5577.
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