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Lichen on my Azalea bush.
Without the health risks of air pollution, fresh air feels great for our lungs. Lichens love clean air too - in fact, their sensitivity to air pollution means they make great air quality indicators. Like small signposts, these curious organisms can tell us a lot about the air we are breathing. Lichen should not be removed from trees as removing it does more harm than good. The lichen is not hurting the tree, so there's no reason to remove it. In fact, you're likely to injure the bark by trying to remove the lichen, ultimately causing damage to the tree and providing entryways for diseases and pests.
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Lichen on my Azalea bush.
Without the health risks of air pollution, fresh air feels great for our lungs. Lichens love clean air too - in fact, their sensitivity to air pollution means they make great air quality indicators. Like small signposts, these curious organisms can tell us a lot about the air we are breathing. Lichen should not be removed from trees as removing it does more harm than good. The lichen is not hurting the tree, so there's no reason to remove it. In fact, you're likely to injure the bark by trying to remove the lichen, ultimately causing damage to the tree and providing entryways for diseases and pests.
DSR_0312-2
ISO 200 1/60th @ f/5.6