Here is a special treat; a guest birthday blog from our resident econerd, Clemence..
On both a previous trip to Cape Point and on the recent berg trip we came across some lichen growing on the rocks. Lichens are an indicator species and a sign of good air quality. They are particularly sensitive to sulfur dioxide, a gas emitted from exhaust and industrial fumes, and so are rarely found in large cities and towns. They are often overlooked but are an essential barometer of a healthy ecosystem. It was great to see such healthy examples in different parts of the country, and of course to breathe some fresh air.
4 replies on “Lichen it? I’m lovin’ it!!”
the air sure was fresh, it hurt my nose 😉 but i was also ‘lichen’ it.. ps. excellent pun!!
what great photo’s; the top one looks like an aerial photograph of some massive continent. i didn’t realise it was your birthday! happy happy clemence. another leo eh?
or a zany mosaic.
we actually used to get it in Westville, pre-Westwood. I’ll check to see if it is still there.
ps. good first blog – v. interesting…