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Bumblebees are among Cornwall's most important pollinators and are essential to the health of our countryside. Their distinctive buzz is a familiar sound in summer, as they move between<\/p>
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No bird is more closely linked to Cornwall than the chough. Featured on Cornwall's coat of arms and woven into local folklore, the chough has become a powerful symbol of Cornish identity,<\/p>
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Although they often appear briefly in autumn as mushrooms or toadstools, fungi are working all year round beneath our feet. They are nature's recyclers, connectors and problem-solvers. By protecting habitats that support fungi, we also protect the wider web of life that depends upon them, from wildflowers and insects to birds and mammals.<\/p>"},"textColor":{"id":133986717,"value":"#{feature.text.color}"}}},{"id":5271555,"type":"button","published":1,"size":{"x":12,"y":0},"order":2,"items":[],"properties":{"text":{"id":133986718,"value":"Shop The Collection"},"href":{"id":133986719,"value":"#"},"borderRadius":{"id":133986720,"value":"#{feature.border.radius}"},"align":{"id":133986721,"value":"left"},"primaryColor":{"id":133986722,"value":"#{button.primary.color}"},"secondaryColor":{"id":133986723,"value":"#{feature.text.color}"},"primary":{"id":133986724,"value":"0"}}}],"properties":{"direction":{"id":133986619,"value":"column"},"icon":{"id":133986620,"value":null},"title":{"id":133986621,"value":"Photography by Laura Snell"},"textColor":{"id":133986622,"value":"#{feature.text.color}"},"backgroundColor":{"id":133986623,"value":"#{feature.background.color}"},"buttonText":{"id":133986624,"value":"Shop The Collection"},"copy":{"id":133986625,"value":"
Fungi are often overlooked, yet they are among the most important living organisms on Earth. Neither plants nor animals, fungi form their own unique kingdom and play a vital role in keeping ecosystems healthy and functioning.<\/p>
Beneath the woodland floor, grasslands and heathlands of Cornwall lies a vast network of fungal threads known as mycelium. These hidden networks break down dead wood, leaves and other organic matter, recycling nutrients back into the soil where plants can use them. Without fungi, natural systems would quickly become overwhelmed by undecomposed material.<\/p>
Many fungi also form extraordinary partnerships with plants. Through underground connections, they help trees and other plants access water and nutrients, while receiving sugars in return. These relationships are essential for the health of woodlands and many other habitats. Cornwall's varied habitats support an impressive diversity of fungi, from colourful woodland mushrooms to specialist species associated with ancient woodlands and heathland.<\/p>
Although they often appear briefly in autumn as mushrooms or toadstools, fungi are working all year round beneath our feet. They are nature's recyclers, connectors and problem-solvers. By protecting habitats that support fungi, we also protect the wider web of life that depends upon them, from wildflowers and insects to birds and mammals.<\/p>"},"template":{"id":133986626,"value":"feature"},"padding":{"id":133986627,"value":"6"},"fullWidth":{"id":133986628,"value":"1"},"fullBackgroundColor":{"id":133986629,"value":"#{feature.fullBackground.color}"},"published":{"id":133986630,"value":"1"},"conditions":{"id":133986631,"value":"[]"}}},{"id":5271556,"type":"newsletterSubscribe","published":1,"size":{"x":12,"y":0},"order":8,"items":[],"properties":{"padding":{"id":133986725,"value":"6"},"spacing":{"id":133986726,"value":"64px"},"font":{"id":133986727,"value":"#{newsletter.title.font}"},"title":{"id":133986728,"value":"Join The Community"},"copy":{"id":133986729,"value":"Special offers and new products are waiting for you. Subscribe to our newsletter to keep up to date."},"stacked":{"id":133986730,"value":"0"},"backgroundColor":{"id":133986731,"value":"#058295"},"textColor":{"id":133986732,"value":"#FFFFFF"},"primaryActions":{"id":133986733,"value":"0"},"formBorderRadius":{"id":133986734,"value":"#{form.border.radius}"},"buttonBorderRadius":{"id":133986735,"value":"#{button.border.radius}"},"borderRadius":{"id":133986736,"value":"#{newsletter.border.radius}"},"mailingList":{"id":133986737,"value":821},"template":{"id":133986738,"value":"newsletterSubscribe"},"fullWidth":{"id":133986739,"value":"1"},"fullBackgroundColor":{"id":133986740,"value":"#058295"},"published":{"id":133986741,"value":"1"},"conditions":{"id":133986742,"value":"[]"}}}],"properties":{"title":{"id":133982469,"value":"Cornwall Wildlife"},"isStorePage":{"id":133982470,"value":"1"},"description":{"id":133982471,"value":"Learn more about Cornish wildlife here."},"loginState":{"id":133982472,"value":"everyone"},"isSearchable":{"id":133982473,"value":"0"},"ogImage":{"id":133982474,"value":"https:\/\/images.podos.io\/e3jk44eqkwru2ozwwhwhzvvx4megtgktamk2ti7fbp2lhaw8.jpeg.jpg?w=1200&h=auto"}},"labels":[],"published":1,"sitemap":1,"divisionId":54584,"edited":true}