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Habitat Map of Scotland, our favourite habitats – Siliceous alpine and boreal grasslands [H6150]

Posted on January 8, 2018 by

The Habitat Map of Scotland is mapping our habitats of European importance. This is one of our most important upland habitats. In the wider European Nature Information System (EUNIS) habitat classification this corresponds to E4.21 (Oroboreal Carex bigelowii-Racomitrium moss-heaths) No, … Continue reading →

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There is more to a bog than bog

Posted on June 26, 2015 by

Dave Pickett, our reserve manager at Flanders Moss National Nature Reserve, reports from the ever-changing patchwork of colours that characterise one of the central belt’s hidden gems. This wild space is one of Britain’s largest, intact raised bogs. Extending over … Continue reading →

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