One of the world’s rarest lichens has been discovered in a Cumbrian River for the first time in memory and represents a significant biodiversity milestone.  Rock-hugging river jelly lichen (Lathagrium dichotomum) has been found thriving along the River Sprint, marking a significant boost for local water quality. River jelly lichen is a species that won’t … Continue reading Rare “river jelly lichen” discovered in the River Sprint marking a significant boost for local water quality