About Mossy Earth’s Projects
Iceland’s Lost Forests
One project Cycling for Softies has contributed towards is the reforestation of the lost birchwood forests of Iceland. At one point, up to 40% of the island was covered in these forests; a stark contrast to the 1.5% forest cover we see today. Bringing back these forests from the brink of extinction has a multitude of environmental benefits such as carbon offsetting, increased soil stability, increased biodiversity, and the reduction of wind damage.
Britain’s Water Voles
Although small, the British water vole’s impact on the ecosystem is mighty. Thanks to their burrowing and feeding habits, this small mammal helps engineer healthy and productive ecosystems in the waterways they inhabit. Unfortunately, in most parts of the UK, they have become locally extinct, resulting in unbalanced and unproductive environments. Cycling for Softies is proud to have contributed to the successful reintroduction of this important ecosystem engineer in the north of England.