Fungi (Collins New Naturalist Library, Book 96)

A comprehensive work of 594 pages fully accessible to the general reader, covering many aspects of fungi.It considers the nature of fungi, their evolution and diversity of species, their ecological role as agents of decay, the mycorrhizal fungi which live in symbiosis with vascualar plants, other mutually benefical relationships with other organisms, their reproduction, several chapters covering various different habitats (grassland, woodland, dunes and heath, freshwater, marine and saltmarsh, specialised and manmade habitats), fungi and human health, folklore and traditional uses, fungi and human food and technology, and conservation.Valuable for the amateur fungi enthusiast are the lists of common species which associate with certain trees. Fungi identification books list associated trees with each species but never have the reverse lookup information which is so useful for assisting identification.This is a work of the highest standard, a worthy addition to the New Naturalist series.

for those interested in fungi - this is the book

Excellent series