pro local Quiz October

There are still primeval forests in Europe, especially in countries such as Romania, Poland (Białowieża Forest) and some parts of the Balkan states.

There are primeval forest areas in Austria, particularly in the Gesäuse National Park and the Vienna Woods Biosphere Reserve. These areas are rich in biodiversity and contain old tree species that are characterized as primeval forest.

Only around 4.6 million hectares (2.2 %) of forests in Europe are still classified as primeval or natural forests.

The reishi mushroom originates from the tropical and subtropical regions of Asia, particularly China, Japan and Korea.

In Oregon, a hallimash fungus is considered to be the largest organism on earth. Its underground network spreads over around nine square kilometers, which is roughly the size of 1,200 soccer fields.

Bamboo is not usually used as a material for insulation.

Compost is a nutrient-rich soil conditioner made from decomposed organic waste such as plant residues and kitchen waste. Microorganisms decompose this organic waste with the addition of oxygen.

Compost improves the soil and promotes plant growth, but not to such an extreme degree.

Bacteria are crucial for the decomposition process and contribute to the formation of compost.

The use of synthetic pesticides is not permitted in organic farming.