The ecological value of standing deadwood

[Kveldssanger]

It is frequently remarked how deadwood is highly valuable for bacteria, bats, birds, insects, and fungi, but all too often do we forget that fairies also benefit greatly from deadwood of the standing kind. Today, I actually came across a fairy home at the base of an oak tree, and in light of this monumental discovery I thought the first thing I’d do it write about it in the most serious of manners.

 

Below, I have included the best photos of what is classed as a fairy door, though in this instance there seems to have been some form of ecological succession, as the fairies seem to have also begun to landscape the surrounding area. Frighteningly fabulous.

 

What may this be? Is it a gateway to the kingdom of Hades? Is it a public restroom? Perhaps neither; for it is a fairy door.

 

A rather quaint little abode, though as it is exposed on its south-western side, I expect the heating bills are quite high.

 

A well-trained gateway of ivy greets all visitors who are under 20cm in height.

 

A well-laid table, with utensils that may actually be a form of antiquated javelin.

 

A gnome stands a silent vigil, though doubles-up as a riddlemaster.

 

A selection of choice firewood ensures the heating bills may actually not be so high after all.

[Gary Prentice]

I think the gnomes actually a peeping Tom:biggrin:

[Kveldssanger]

He was obviously disgusted then, as his back is to the door!

[geoff]

Brilliant!

[Kveldssanger]

These devils are also cultivating Amanita muscaria. Clearly they will be using the fungus for nefarious purposes, such as contacting Gaia to obtain April's lottery numbers.

[geoff]

These devils are also cultivating Amanita muscaria. Clearly they will be using the fungus for nefarious purposes, such as contacting Gaia to obtain April's lottery numbers.

 

Fear not, it won't help them, I tried it and ended up waking up next to Medusa

[Kveldssanger]

I bet you were petrified...

 

 

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[felixthelogchopper]

Fear not, it won't help them, I tried it and ended up waking up next to Medusa

 

That's a funny name for a bloke?

[sean]

Shouldn't it read ' The Theological value of standing deadwood'?

[the village idiot]

That's a funny name for a bloke?

 

Must be me old mate Brian Medusa. Crazy hair as I remember, and always got a bit frisky after a couple of shandy's.

 

Brian was also instrumental in the discovery that Amanita muscaria can be used as a freely foraged alternative to rohypnol.

 

Didn't know you two were 'acquainted' Geoff.