Glow worms and slime moulds found in Scotland's declining rainforest
A recent survey on the West Cowal Peninsula in Scotland has identified 1,109 species, including glow worms and slime moulds, in the region's temperate rainforest. This survey, the first in fifty years, is part of a citizen science project aimed at understanding biodiversity in these ecosystems. The findings come as the Scottish government prepares to set new targets for nature restoration amid significant declines in biodiversity.
- ▪The survey recorded 1,109 species in Scotland's rainforest, including glow worms and rare lichens.
- ▪Volunteers used a mobile app to log species and their GPS locations, aiding in faster identification.
- ▪Scotland's temperate rainforests face threats from deer overpopulation and invasive rhododendron plants.
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Glow worms and slime moulds found in Scotland's declining rainforestJust nowShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleBen MitchellGlow worms are among the species that have been found on the West Cowal PeninsulaKevin KeaneScotland environment, energy and rural affairs correspondentGlow worms, slime moulds and rare lichens are among 1,109 species discovered in just one corner of Scotland's rainforest.They were recorded on the West Cowal peninsula by the Argyll Countryside Trust (ACT) in the first survey to be carried out in the area in half a century.The survey is part of a citizen science project which aims to better understand the role played by rainforests in supporting biodiversity. The project hopes to establish a baseline of the type of life being supported.
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