2.1. Scope for the catalogue and definition of “collection” (INFORMATION)

Sure. Basically, xylaria provides valuable reference materials for forensic wood identification to combat illegal logging, which is a main cause of forest loss. Contrary to animals trees are stationary and show an open growth. Trees are subjected to environment influences during their life which may last up to millions of years, please refer to Mahogany tree family dates back to last hurrah of the dinosaurs. The xylaria could provide fossil wood collections for the tree of life and natural environment, and disk collections for research of the relationships between climate and tree rings patterns.