Advice on the positioning and management of lichens within existing and newly created habitats.
The implications for lichens of the spread of Chalara Dieback of Ash, a disease of ash trees caused by the fungus Chalara fraxinea, could be very serious.
Please do not use lichens for dyeing - they are slow growing and many live in threatened environments. There are alternatives.
Ivy growing on trees can elicit very different reactions. For many species it is beneficial, but increasing Ivy growth is a serious issue for lichen conservation both on trees and rocks. Balence is needed as is discussed in the position statement.