Iceland’s Deserts Are Turning Purple - here’s why

In this video, we are putting the Icelandic Lupin debate under the microscope to try and find out the good and the bad about this invasive species. 🌳 If you think this project is worth supporting then be sure to check out the Mossy Earth Membership: 🙌 Subscribe to Mossy Earth: 💙 Join our Discord for members 👭 Video mentioned: 💪 OUR PARTNERS IN THIS VIDEO =============================== The Icelandic Forest Service START REWILDING OUR PLANET TODAY =============================== With us, you will restore nature and fight climate change every month 🌲 Plant native trees to capture carbon 🐺 Rewild habitats to support biodiversity 🐉 Support underfunded species and ecosystems Become a Mossy Earth Member: ⏱️TIMESTAMPS⏱️ 0:00 Intro 1:04 Ecology 2:05 History 3:38 Debate 🧐 ABOUT THIS VIDEO =============================== Lupinus Nootkatensis was introduced to Iceland in 1945 and since then it has been a source of debate for the Icelandic people. Is it an Invasive species? Yes. Should it be removed? This is where it gets a little more complicated…and it’s this question that we want to explore in this video. Lupin has both positive and negative consequences in Iceland and it’s important to analyse both sides of the story to get a better grip on the truth. Lupin can be used as a tool for reforestation but it can also have severe consequences on the land. So what are your thoughts on this fascinating plant?