Mar 1
The Secret Life Beneath Cumbria’s Future Forests 🍄🌲
In the highlands of Cumbria, the success of 260,000 hectares of new forests isn’t just in the soil—it’s in the network beneath it. Mycorrhizal fungi link roots, nutrients, and water, quietly deciding which saplings survive and which fail.
Researchers from RSPB and Spun are analyzing soil samples, identifying the fungal species that best support young trees. The goal: forests that are not just planted, but resilient.
It’s a subtle reminder that ecosystems work through relationships unseen. By embracing these natural processes, Britain’s reforestation becomes smarter, more sustainable, and richer in biodiversity.
