‘Magical' mushroom mix to boost regrowth of lost Scottish forests

Return of Great Caledonian forest speeded up with fungi spores to help saplings flourishThe return of the Great Caledonian forest that once covered much of Scotland ’s highlands is being boosted with a special mix of mushroom spores that should help saplings survive better on the hills.Fungi living on the roots of trees play a vital role in the ecology, helping to break down nutrients in the soil. But trees were lost in much of the Highlands many years ago so the fungi vanished too.Continue reading...

Source: Guardian Unlimited Science - April 20, 2018 Category: Science Authors: Damian Carrington Environment editor Tags: Trees and forests Fungi Conservation Biology Wildlife Scotland Environment Charities UK news Science Source Type: news