An old fingerpost from Exmoor National Park has taken pride of place in the Natural History Museum’s latest exhibition after being found covered in twelve rare species of lichen.

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Ranger Charlotte Wray prepares the lichen-covered signpost for safe transport to the Natural History Museum. “Some of the lichens growing on this fingerpost indicate the high air quality on Exmoor – ...

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Dave Lamacraft, lichen and bryophyte specialist at Plantlife, said: "These lichens are part of a globally rare community found in the UK’s temperate rainforests. "This is a rescue mission.

A fingerpost, covered in 12 different species of lichen, has been donated to the Natural History Museum by Exmoor National Park — but they had some trouble getting it there.