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Sphagnum Moss
Latest news, advice and opinion on the use of sphagnum moss in moorland management.
FAQs: Controlled Burning & Vegetation Response on Blanket Bog Peatland
These frequently asked questions are taken from the scientific paper: Post-burning responses by vegetation on blanket peat sites on a Scottish grouse moor.
Rob Beeson
7 days ago3 min read
Controlled Burning Helps Sphagnum Moss Recovery on Grouse Moors
Controlled burning of heather on UK moorlands is often used to support red grouse management, but its effects on peatland health are frequently questioned.
Rob Beeson
May 131 min read
FAQs: Sphagnum Inoculation and Moorland Management
Below are some frequently asked questions concerning the use of sphagnum moss in moorland conservation, explaining some of the key issues...
Rob Beeson
Jan 304 min read
The Sphagnum Saga: How Our Moorland Is Being Failed
The current approach to moorland management, particularly the mandated sphagnum inoculation, is not achieving its intended conservation goal
Rob Beeson
Jan 307 min read
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