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England’s ice-age ghost ponds

“It shows you the resilience of nature – that seeds have evolved to last that long,” says McMechan. “It’s not rewilding, it’s not restoration, it’s resurrection. If you want to recreate a woodland you’ve got to plan it and plant your own trees. Here, a human can’t get it wrong – it’s all ready to go, like an instant cake mix – just add water.”

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https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2025/sep/20/just-add-water-how-to-bring-back-ancient-plants-in-a-norfolk-ghost-pond?CMP=Share_AndroidApp_Other

‘It’s resurrection’: 1,000-year-old seeds could grow ancient plants in England’s ice-age ghost ponds

An expert team are resurrecting ice age ponds and finding rare species returning from a ‘perfect time capsule’

The Guardian