Oslo og omland sopp- og nyttevekstforening
Oslo, Norway
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Oslo og omland sopp- og nyttevekstforening is a non-profit association based in Oslo, Norway working on nature & wildlife conservation, education.
Oslo og omland sopp- og nyttevekstforening (OOSN) is a local association affiliated with Norges sopp- og nyttevekstforbund. It works to increase knowledge about and use of mushrooms and wild edible plants. OOSN runs guided walks, courses, mushroom inspections, lectures and meetings, both for its members and as open events for the public. It is involved in biodiversity work through SABIMA and takes part in national species mapping through Artsdatabanken. The association covers Oslo, Bærum and Asker in Norway and offers activities for everyone from hobby foragers to experienced mushroom experts and mappers. Its activities are spread across the year, with most taking place in spring and early summer and during the autumn mushroom season.
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Kartleggingsgruppa
Nature & Wildlife conservation · Norway
Joint mapping group with Romerike sopp- og nyttevekstforening that runs field trips during the mushroom season to identify and record common and rare species on Artsdatabanken's and Artsobservasjoner.no's platforms.
Kurs for utdannelse av soppsakkyndige
Education · Norway
Training course for mushroom experts who lead forays and carry out mushroom inspections.
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Romerike sopp- og nyttevekstforening, Artsdatabanken
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