The Verband Schweizerischer Vereine für Pilzkunde VSVP was founded in 1919. It is the umbrella organisation of the associations for mycology in Switzerland and unites about 5000 people and over 80 associations.

The VSVP's tasks include the promotion of popular mycology, scientific mycological research, the protection of native funga and education about mushroom poisoning. Mushroom and nature conservation is a major concern of the VSVP.

The Schweizerische Zeitschrift für Pilzkunde was first published in 1923 and contains scientific and popular articles for those interested in mycology, as well as reports on the offers and activities of the member associations.

Co-publisher of the SZP is the Association of Official Mushroom Control Bodies in Switzerland VAPKO.

Contact:

Verband Schweizerischer Vereine für Pilzkunde
www.vsvp.com

Title history:

Title:	Schweizerische Zeitschrift für Pilzkunde = Bulletin suisse de mycologie
Period:	1923-ff.