“The island of Ireland has the lowest proportional tree coverage of any significant territory in Europe. The Irish republic has just 11.6% cover, and Northern Ireland’s levels are even lower at 8% – both well below the EU average of 38%.”
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Mary M
There are over 100 lichen species just in one small patch of forest, according to this article. Matilda Knowles, Ireland’s finest lichenologist will be turning in her (lichen clad - I’ve seen it) grave at this loss. www.theguardian.com/environment/...
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