Nature is in constant movement and often the action is too slow for the human eye to capture. These breathtaking images were captured by Louie Schwartzberg, a pioneer in high end time-lapse cinematography for his documentary: 'Fantastic Fungi: The Forbidden Fruit'. This preview features mycologist, Paul Stamets, as he discusses the important role mushrooms play in the survival and health of the earth and human species.
Fungi are vital for life; they keep the soil healthy, decompose biomass and have a synergistic relationship with plants. There are also a great variety of mushrooms that have powerful medicinal properties.