Tag Archives: Bryophytes

Gorge ablaze – fired up for conservation at Ness Glen

Posted on June 13, 2017 by NatureScot

The prolonged spell of dry, warm weather in late April and early May created the conditions for a number of ‘wild’ fires around the country, most or all of them started carelessly or deliberately by people. One of the more … Continue reading →

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Beinn Eighe’s hidden Gem

Posted on January 11, 2017 by NatureScot

Beinn Eighe NNR might be best known for Scots pine, red deer and golden eagles, but if you happen to be walking the old ‘Pony path’ into the heart of the Reserve, and you take a glance down at your feet … Continue reading →

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A day in the life of a bryologist

Posted on May 23, 2016 by NatureScot

A day in the life of a bryologist. What would that be like? What does someone interested in mosses and liverworts get up to all day? Last summer I was lucky enough to find out, and it wasn’t what you … Continue reading →

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Wild, wet and wonderful …

Posted on November 18, 2013 by NatureScot

They maybe haven’t featured amongst Scotland’s Big Five … but mosses and liverworts – known as ‘Bryophytes’ – are some of Scotland’s most fascinating and important wildlife.  Julie Smith is a Natural Talent apprentice with TCV (The Conservation Volunteers) and … Continue reading →

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