Decomposition principle
Lessons from Giant African Millipede
Return the leaves.
Leaf-Litter Recycling
Core lesson
Slow bodies can return a whole forest to itself.
Biological basis
Giant African Millipedes feed on decaying plant matter and leaf litter, helping break down organic material and recycle nutrients on the forest floor.
Best use cases
Where this lesson tends to be most useful in practice.
RecyclingSlow workEcologyMaintenanceHidden service