Lichen distribution map

Which lichens are being found where?

Do nitrogen-sensitive lichens appear in different locations to nitrogen-loving lichens? If so could pollution be the cause?

Select one or more lichen groups using the boxes on the right-hand side and see if you can spot any patterns.

What do these results tell us?
Discover what lichen expert Pat Wolseley has to say about what we've found so far

Compare this map with existing pollution data
Click on the pollution maps below and see if you can find any patterns.

Map 1: Nitrogen dioxide in Britain (average concentrations for 2007)

Map 2: Ammonia in Britain (average concentrations for 2005)