Fungi give rise to life in the forest and forests in turn create habitat and ever expanding niches for the fungal kingdom. Join Pierre Loiseau and Bunya Halasz in this exploration of myco-regenerative techniques to manage agroforestry systems and increase their productivity. In this workshop we will explain the intentional use of edible fungi over a 7 year period in the development of our diverse agroforestry system – and how species have thrived and declined through different periods of succession and management techniques. We will then get hands-on innocculating mature pioneer tree species with a range of edible native fungi, guided by Pierre as we explore the use of a range of fungal species to minimise labor inputs and streamline management in food forests as they reach peak productivity. We will work with a range of species including the cultivation of Pleurotus tuber regime – renowned for its edible and trans-plantable sclerotia as well as delicious fruiting bodies……

About the Facilitators:

Pierre is Ceo and founder of We Forest Earth. Working as an organic bush regenerator & citizen mycologist, actively pursuing the application of endemic fungal strains as biological control agents to aid in the restoration and regeneration of woody weed infested ecosystems. Pierre has many years experience in the development of productive agroforestry systems and has been exploring the ways mycelium can benefit their management and productivity.

Bunya is a farmer, life-long gardener and lover of nature. He is inspired by cultures that continue to evolve creative practices of sustaining their material needs in a manner that demonstrates deep reverence for their natural environment and all of its life forms. Bunya works as a designer, educator and gardening mentor. His work supports individuals and communities to grow food, fuel and fibre within ecologically regenerative systems as well as facilitating pathways of knowledge and skill sharing through courses and traineeships. He is excited to be constantly pushing the boundaries of creativity and ecological integrity in agricultural systems