What the lichen growing on Oregon's trees can tell us about air quality | Oregon Field Guide

What could possibly be inspiring about that green stuff covering Oregon’s trees? Lichen is a an ecological wonder that reveals its beauty on a microscopic scale. It can also teach us volumes about the quality of the air we breathe.

This story first broadcast on February 2, 2011.

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