Think of fungus – what comes to mind? Rotten, unhealthy infections perhaps? But what if I told you that fungi are incredible, beautiful and vital to our woodlands?
I went on a woodland walk with my mum. It was cold. Bitter wind pinched my face and I could barely feel my fingers. As I tucked my chin into my jacket collar to keep warm, I glanced down and noticed a striking cluster of mushrooms growing on a tree stump. Glossy and golden orange in colour, they reminded me of Alice in Wonderland.
