Matilda Brown

Dr Matilda Brown, conservation science analyst at RGB Kew, discusses the alarming extinction risk faced by plants and fungi species. The podcast explores the importance of plants and fungi for humanity, their significance for ecological webs and food chains, and the consequences of losing plant species. It also emphasizes the value of preserving biodiversity through traditional knowledge and engagement with local communities. The podcast highlights the recent discovery of thousands of new plant and fungal species and ways individuals can contribute to plant and fungal science.