Fungi in the Forest: Stinkhorns Mushrooms Hunt at Bukit Kerinchi
Received: 5 April 2025 / Accepted: 6 April 2025 @mnsselangorbranch.org Abstract Fungi are of great importance in both ecology and economy. A guided walk themed “Stinkhorn Mushroom Hunt” was conducted at Bukit Kerinchi Forest Park, Malaysia, on the 5th of April 2025 by a group of experts and enthusiasts organized by the Malaysian Nature Society Selangor Branch Mycology Special Interest Group (MNSSB Mycology SIG). The main goal of the event is to help the public understand, appreciate, and conserve fungi, with a special focus on the fascinating Phallaceae family of fungi. It also provides comprehensive education, innovative research and community engagement which makes mycology accessible to everyone. Introduction Kerinchi Hill Forest Park, also known as Bukit Kerinchi, is a lovely urban oasis nestled in Lembah Pantai, Kuala Lumpur. This park is part of the Bukit Gasing Forest Reserve and it is a fantastic spot for jogging, hiking, or just hanging out with friends and famil...