Endless Forms Most Beautiful - The Lichen Biodiversity of Newfoundland and Labrador

You may have heard of "old-man's beard" or "moldow" that hangs from our trees in long pendulous strands. These are just some of the hundreds of lichens that adorn the landscape of Newfoundland and Labrador. Please join us to hear from guest speaker, John McCarthy and discover the intricate, symbiotic world of lichens that add splash and colour to our province's biodiversity.  

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Presenter Bio
John McCarthy, SJ, is a lichen specialist who has collaborated in the naming of several species of lichen new to science. He holds advanced degrees in Theology, a PhD in Boreal Forest Ecology and a Masters in Soil Science. He was the recipient of the 2002 Canadian Environment Awards Gold Medal (Lands and Forests category) for his work in boreal forest conservation in Newfoundland. A new lichen species has been named in his honour – Acarospora maccarthyi.  More about John: John McCarthy SJ, Author at Canadian Jesuits International