Using Fungi in Local Stream Restoration

Fungi can be a useful part of local stream restoration, but they are not a stand-alone cure for polluted water. The most dependable approach is to restore the land around a stream so it delivers less sediment, nutrient runoff and contaminated stormwater. Riparian vegetation, healthy soil, runoff controls and source reduction provide the foundation. Fungi … Read more

Turning Local Tree Waste Into Fungal Resources

Local tree maintenance produces a steady stream of branches, logs, pruning material and woodchips. With careful sorting and handling, these materials can support community mushroom projects, garden systems, habitat work and longer-term decomposition. Instead of treating all woody material as waste, organisations can view clean local biomass as a resource that moves through a circular … Read more