Forestry Commission’s Post

Pollination is not just fascinating natural history. It is an essential ecological survival function. Without pollinators, the human race and all of earth’s terrestrial ecosystems would not survive. See more: https://lnkd.in/d-QS5qi2 #pollination #plantresearch #plants #reproduction

It may be hard to believe that moss has the power to save the planet 🌍 , yet sphagnum moss - or peat moss - is the unsung hero of peatland restoration! Made up of 380 species of moss, Sphagnum moss is incredibly absorbent, with the capacity to hold up to 20 times its own weight in water💧It is this remarkable wet yet acidic quality that makes it so vital for peatlands. Sphagnum moss covers the bottom of a healthy peatland, alongside other specialist plants to create a carpet of vegetation 🌱 When Sphagnum plants die, they sink to the bottom of a wetland, where the waterlogged and low oxygen conditions slow down the decomposition process. Over centuries, this partially decomposed organic matter accumulates as peat, and effectively locks away large quantities of CO2. https://buff.ly/3vxvypQ #CaledonianClimate #PeatlandRestoration #GenerationRestoration #ClimateChange

Rebuilding damaged ecosystems is a fraught enterprise. Replanted trees die. Artificial wetlands fail to store as much carbon as their natural counterparts. Species don’t always return to repaired habitats. It’s a lot easier to break an ecosystem than to put it back together. New research suggests that transplanting layers of soil from pristine land could increase the chance of success. https://lnkd.in/efQJP6cb

The importance of forest and mangroves to avoid erosion.

What a great visual representation of mangrove forests and their impact on coastlines.

#Mangrove needs our attention. The reason behind is we. The beneficiaries are also us. Sunderbans has lost 110 sq. km. of mangroves in the last two decades. However, research demands that the rising salinity in the Hooghly river will help in the regrowth of mangroves. Now, we need to reduce human presence in that area. People's intervention which depletes mangroves and reduces mangroves needs to be restricted. Unless #Kolkata will be under a serious existential crisis. Source: https://lnkd.in/eMX8QhyJ https://lnkd.in/e6bb8A4Z

What is the Difference Between Pond Vs. Lake #pond 👉 Water Source: Often fed by streams or groundwater. #lake 👉 Water Source: Fed by rivers, streams, or springs. For More Info: 👉 #diffeology #differencebetween #differences #environment #nature #water

🌐 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗪𝗼𝗼𝗱 𝗪𝗶𝗱𝗲 𝗪𝗲𝗯 🌳 In the heart of our forests, a hidden network exists — one that doesn't rely on cables or signals but thrives beneath the soil, connecting trees in a complex and fascinating system known as the Wood Wide Web. 🌿 The Wood Wide Web, a term coined by ecologist Suzanne Simard, describes the intricate network of mycorrhizal fungi that links trees together in a symbiotic relationship. This natural internet allows trees to communicate, share resources, and support each other in ways that might surprise many! 🌴 #woodwideweb #NatureNetworks #TreeCommunication #NatureInspires #EnvironmentalAwareness #WoodlandWonders #SustainableEcosystems #EarthConnections #PreserveOurForests #NatureConservation

One of the best examples of how mangroves help protect people from floods. You can write a book about how this works, look at this and you'll instantly understand.

Economical means to protect coastal erosion where conditions are suitable.