Macrofungal diversity at Hutan Lipur Bukit Bakar, Machang, Kelantan

The present study deals with the macrofungal diversity and its distribution pattern in Bukit Bakar Recreational Forest, Machang, Kelantan. The macrofungal survey was done at three different trails of Bukit Bakar Recreational Forest, Machang, Kelantan. A total of 52 species of macrofungal species, from 38 genera in 24 families were collected and recorded. Polyporales was found to be the dominant order which representing 20 species. Distribution of macrofungal species in three different trails was also evaluated on the basis of Shannon diversity index, Shannon evenness index and Margalef’s index. Highest Shannon diversity index, Shannon evenness index and Margalef’s index were found to be 3.63, 0.86 and 11.57 respectively in Bukit Bakar Recreational Forest, Machang, Kelantan. The results indicate a very high species diversity and species richness of the study site.