Leaf fall - good or bad at present?

I have been pleased that each autumn more of the grass that was between the trees in the woodland is being shaded out and covered in leaves. Last autumn was the biggest leaf fall yet, with a good covering across the wood. however Have noticed that in the local mature woodlands all of the leaves have now gone, whereas in my woodland there is still a think carpet. I wonder if this is because the mycorrhizal fungi are not well established. I once read Oliver Rackham (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oliver_Rackham) saying that what was under the soil is much more important for the health of a wood than what we can see above the ground (this was his argument against planting new woodlands - he thought that there should be much more focus on conserving ancient woods).

I hope that the bulbs that I planted in the autumn will find their way up through the dry leaves, and I guess that as the leaves compost they will encourage fungi to grow.

Question of the day is whether ivy can be transplanted? I have a lot growing over a path near the garage, so as I cut it back I have transplanted some into the wood as it makes such a superb habitat for birds and insects. It has roots growing from the stems so I think that it will transplant well.