@birdseyeview.nature: How Does Soil Form? 🪴 Soil formation begins with the erosion of rocks. 🪨 Then pioneer species like lichens take advantage of the new space. ✅ As they grow and die, their decomposing bodies are broken down by insects and microorganisms and compost into soil. 🪱 Eventually, the plants can take root, further accelerating the composting of organic material into the soil. 🌱 Recent studies have found that these soils aren’t always in the ground. The canopies of large trees can also catch organic material like leaves, which compost down and turn into soil. 🌳 This turns into gardens in the sky that can be up to 100ft (30m) high! Click the link in my bio to learn more! #naturalist #natureblog #lichens #soilhealth #earthcare #earthlovers #soilscience #naturebrilliance #earthconnection #naturefacts #natureloversofinstagram #erosion #patternsinnature #awalkinthewoods #forestwalks #natureguide #backyardnature #treecanopy #forestlife #forestfloor #natureconnections #itsallconnected

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