Sphagnum moss The Wildlife Trusts

Sphagnum mosses carpet the ground with colour on our marshes, heaths and moors. They play a vital role in the creation of peat bogs: by storing water in their spongy forms, they prevent the decay of dead plant material and eventually form peat.

Lancashire Wildlife Trust on X: Volunteer Opportunity - Darwen Moor We are currently looking for volunteers to assist with planting sphagnum moss during February and March. If you are interested, please click

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