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Did you know peatlands are being destroyed to grow lots of the food in our homes? We want to change this!
Meadows have shaped our history and culture for centuries, yet most have been lost – and the precious few that remain are still at risk. But there is hope, with your support we can protect what’s left and restore so much more.
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Gemma Hardy is an interdisciplinary researcher and creative practitioner with an MSc in Sustainability from Anglia Ruskin University’s Global Sustainability Institute. Her work explores how people perceive and connect with the living world, particularly overlooked or ‘forgotten’ biodiversity. Published in the Journal of Biological Education, she develops creative, research-informed approaches to education and public engagement, and is currently exploring new ways of seeing, sensing, and connecting with fungi.
Aileen is Senior Conservation Officer for Fungi at Plantlife, working on fungal conservation projects across the UK. She has worked in mycology for 9 years, with particular interests in the impacts of climate change on fungi, grassland fungi, rainforest fungi, and community science. Aileen’s work covers a diverse range of projects, including the new UK Network for Fungal Conservation, the community-science project Waxcap Watch, and on-the-ground conservation of threatened fungi. In her spare time, Aileen enjoys fell running, cycling, knitting, and teaching her toddler about the world of mycology!
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