Thirty years of the "Asociación Española de Micología"

Since the foundation of the "Asociación Española de Micología" thirty years ago, we have consolidated the Spanish mycological community and also witnessed remarkable changes, not only in the Spanish society but in the scientific community as a whole. As it usually happens to human beings, during this time the "Asociación Española de Micología" has matured transforming itself into a solid scientific society. However, the "Asociación Española de Micología" will have to continue its transformation to adapt to new changes. This article shows the most relevant aspects in the history of the "Asociación Española de Micología" as well as new challenges that the society might face in the future. ©2007 Revista Iberoamericana de Micología.