If is with deep regret that we announce the sudden, tragic, andunexpected death of Dr Stephen Moss, President of the BritishMycological Society for 2001-2002. Stephen, aged 58 years,died at his home in Portsmouth on Friday 26 October 2001.He was a caring and conscientious person who dedicated hislife to mycology, and in particular the Society, throughout hiscareer. Our thoughts are with his wife Jan and all the familyat this dificult time. A full obituary will appear in a futureissue of Mycological Research.