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A rotting log in a Northeast Kingdom yard offers a window into one of nature's most productive habitats, photographer Bridget Shirvell noted in a recent feature. Beneath the surface, beetle larvae, pill bugs, and other decomposers work year-round, breaking down organic matter and enriching the soil.
The image, published by North Star Monthly, highlights the ecological importance of decaying wood, which supports a diverse community of organisms often overlooked.
Originally reported by North Star Monthly.
Photo: Magda Ehlers via Pexels. Photo is illustrative and not from the scene.
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