By Deforesting Iceland, were Vikings Hollywood’s First Set Designers? | Earth Unplugged

The barren landscape has made Iceland famous as a Hollywood film set for fantasy and sci-fi films, but trees are actually fundamental in protecting the land from volcanic ash and cold winds. Want to become one of BBC Earth’s presenters? Check out how to here: and apply before July 5, 2018. Subscribe: Animal Slow Motion: Expeditions: Big Questions with Maddie Moate: Wilderness Sessions: Check out the other two channels in the BBC Earth network: BBC Earth: BBC Earth Lab: Welcome to Earth Unplugged! We make films about the incredible natural world, we investigate the conundrums, quirks and beautiful science of our amazing planet,