The aim of this ATBI project in the Great Smoky Mountain Nat. Park in 2002 was to add as many names as possible to the park lichen checklist with emphasis on sterile, corticolous crusts. We reported 41 species and 10 genera of lichens new to the park. Eight species new to science, one species new to North America, and one genus and five species new to eastern North America were found. The park appears to be a diversity center for the genus Lepraria. Substratum is indicated for taxa new to the park. A list of the localities visited is provided. All specimens are georeferenced.
Principal Investigator
PI Name: Dr. Tor Tønsberg
PI Organization: Bergen, Norway
Primary Taxonomist
Taxonomist Name: Dr. Tor Tønsberg
Taxonomist Organization: Bergen, Norway
