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코드오브네이처의 복원 철학은,
실험실에서만 자라지 않습니다.
흙을 만지고, 생명의 변화를 가까이에서 지켜볼 때 비로소 깊어집니다. 지난 3월 찾은 강원 정선의 워터앤아트 역시 그 배움의 장이었습니다. 그곳에서 우리는 이끼 재배 현장에서 마주하는 생태적 과제를 살펴보고, 협력을 통한 해결 방안을 함께 고민하고 돌아왔습니다.
워터앤아트 비닐하우스 전경
As we began to see moss with new eyes, we soon encountered a remarkable truth: moss is among the first plants to ever appear on land. When thinking of Earth’s early history, most people imagine the Jurassic or Cretaceous periods. But there is a much earlier time called the Precambrian era, when even the concept of nature barely existed. There were no forests, no grasses, and not even soil as we know it.During this barren time, the first lifeforms made their way onto land. They were part of a group of plants known as bryophytes, the ancestors of modern mosses. These plants had no roots or vascular systems, but they were the first to adapt to life on land. They made the beginning of ecosystems possible. Moss is not just an ancient plant. It was the key that opened the door to life on land.
이끼 재배 과정 교육
저희 팀원들은 워터앤아트의 이끼 재배 노하우를 단순히 설명으로 듣는 것에 그치지 않고, 직접 현장에서 함께 배우고 체험하는 시간을 가졌습니다. 토양의 질감, 촉촉한 이끼가 손끝에 닿는 느낌까지 고스란히 경험하면서, 이끼 재배 과정을 몸으로 이해할 수 있었습니다.
특히 워터앤아트가 오랜 시간 축적해온 세심한 관리 방식과 작은 팁들은 저희 연구와 현장 적용을 이어주는 소중한 자산이 되었습니다. 이 자리를 통해 팀원들은 단순한 ‘견학자’가 아니라, 생태 복원의 동료로서 한 걸음 더 성장하는 경험을 얻을 수 있었습니다.
이끼썩음병 진단
Moss is typically only 1 to 10 centimeters tall, but within its small form lies a survival strategy that has endured for hundreds of millions of years. Moss can live without putting down roots. It survives using only the moisture it absorbs, which powers its photosynthesis and metabolism. This is why it can thrive even in places without soil. While moss usually prefers cool and shaded environments, it can also survive in much harsher conditions. At the heart of this resilience is a physiological trait called Desiccation tolerance*. Thanks to this ability, moss has been found surviving under Antarctic ice, between rocks in deserts, and even in outer space during scientific experiments.
이끼 전용 양액 MoNS
But this early colonization is more than just survival. It marks the beginning of ecological restoration. Moss releases organic acids* that gradually weather the surface of rocks or concrete. As moss dies and breaks down, it creates leaf litter-rich soil, known as humus*. This organic layer provides a foundation where microorganisms and fungi can grow, eventually making it possible for larger plants to take root.
Moss can also store water up to five times its own weight. This moisture helps regulate humidity, prevent soil erosion, and stabilize the surrounding environment. Beyond its role in soil and water, moss has even impacted Earth’s atmosphere. According to Professor Tim Lenton’s team at the University of Exeter, the widespread growth of moss hundreds of millions of years ago may have increased the planet’s oxygen levels by nearly 30 percent. Early mosses weathered rocks and released nutrients such as phosphates*, which flowed into the ocean. These nutrients boosted the productivity of marine plankton, increasing carbon storage and eventually raising atmospheric oxygen to modern levels.
Though small and often overlooked, moss plays a crucial role in forming soil, conserving water, and shaping the atmosphere. It has long provided a foundation for ecological recovery.
Protonema of Moss under the Microscope
Now the answer is clear. Moss quietly builds foundations where no one sees, creating the conditions for other life to grow. Inspired by this, COFN designs the groundwork for ecological restoration.That is why we chose moss.We create the foundation that allows nature to heal itself. Restoration is not just about bringing back something green. It requires clear standards and measurable progress. That is why our most important mission is to make restoration something that can be quantified and understood. At COFN, recovery is not a vague slogan. It is a change proven through data.
Every day, we design nature-based solutions grounded in this philosophy. COFN prepares environments where new life can take root in places that have been left barren.
The beginning of recovery is always small and quiet. But in the end, it always leads to new hope.
워터앤아트 대표님과 코드오브네이처
앞으로도 더 많은 농장, 더 많은 현장과 협력하며 생태 복원의 기반을 넓히고, 지속 가능한 미래를 함께 만들어가겠습니다.
협업을 통해 생태 복원의 가능성을 확장해 나가는 코드오브네이처의 여정을 지켜봐 주세요!
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