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  1. Miraculous discovery and scientific work. Yes, even if you can explain it, it's still a miracle.

    England’s ice-age ghost ponds

    “It shows you the resilience of nature – that seeds have evolved to last that long,” says McMechan. “It’s not rewilding, it’s not restoration, it’s resurrection. If you want to recreate a woodland you’ve got to plan it and plant your own trees. Here, a human can’t get it wrong – it’s all ready to go, like an instant cake mix – just add water.”

    #WaterIsLife #ghostponds #GhostPond #ecology #biodiversity

    theguardian.com/environment/20

  2. Miraculous discovery and scientific work. Yes, even if you can explain it, it's still a miracle.

    England’s ice-age ghost ponds

    “It shows you the resilience of nature – that seeds have evolved to last that long,” says McMechan. “It’s not rewilding, it’s not restoration, it’s resurrection. If you want to recreate a woodland you’ve got to plan it and plant your own trees. Here, a human can’t get it wrong – it’s all ready to go, like an instant cake mix – just add water.”

    #WaterIsLife #ghostponds #GhostPond #ecology #biodiversity

    theguardian.com/environment/20

  3. Miraculous discovery and scientific work. Yes, even if you can explain it, it's still a miracle.

    England’s ice-age ghost ponds

    “It shows you the resilience of nature – that seeds have evolved to last that long,” says McMechan. “It’s not rewilding, it’s not restoration, it’s resurrection. If you want to recreate a woodland you’ve got to plan it and plant your own trees. Here, a human can’t get it wrong – it’s all ready to go, like an instant cake mix – just add water.”

    #WaterIsLife #ghostponds #GhostPond #ecology #biodiversity

    theguardian.com/environment/20