Nature's Bounty - Fungi Hunters of the Zambian Miombo

In Zambia's stunning Miombo woodlands, wild mushrooms are far more than a seasonal delicacy—they are a source of food, income and hope. Join internationally acclaimed fungi photographer Stephen Axford and award-winning filmmaker Catherine Marciniak as they travel to the remote village of Chiundaponde, where local foragers, scientists and community leaders are working together to unlock the remarkable potential of wild fungi. Guided by village Headwoman Theresa Kabaye and other expert foragers with South African mycologist Professor Peter Mortimer, this inspiring documentary explores how traditional knowledge and modern science are helping transform fungi into a powerful tool for food security, forest conservation and climate resilience. From colourful forest mushrooms to bustling village markets, Nature's Bounty is a celebration of one of nature's most overlooked kingdoms—and the people whose lives depend upon it. 🍄 Support the Chiundaponde community If you would like to help the people of Chiundaponde improve access to markets for their sustainably harvested wild mushrooms, we'd love to hear from you. Visit Planet Fungi, and we'll put you in direct contact with the community. 🌏 Discover more with Planet Fungi - www.planetfungi.movie • Host a screening of our award-winning documentary Follow the Rain (currently streaming on Netflix Australasia). • Explore our new book, Planet Fungi: A Photographer's Foray. • Watch more free fungi documentaries here on the Planet Fungi YouTube channel. • Follow our latest photography, films and adventures on Instagram and Facebook. Thank you for watching. If you enjoyed the film, please like, subscribe and share—it really helps us continue documenting the hidden kingdom of fungi around the world. STOCK FOOTAGE - www.pond5.com - license 8738104 Zambia Map – Zelwanka MUSIC ARTLIST.io License Number - o31F3R Oxumare - Maitê Inaê & Ben Goldstein Savanna - Milo Mwanza Songbirds - Ohana Malachi, Yael Offenbach & Alon Bezalel Winner - Amit Sagie & Soul J www.pond5.com licenses 8782369 & 8785111 Time to See Africa – MyBeautifulMoon #Fungi #Mushrooms #Zambia #Africa #Mycology #FoodSecurity #ClimateResilience #ForestConservation #CitizenScience #NatureDocumentary #PlanetFungi #StephenAxford #CatherineMarciniak