According to the study, a thick Sphagnum moss layer forms rapidly during the first 10 years after successful restoration, with carbon sequestration rates commonly exceeding those of pristine bogs ...

Dr Ritson's team aims to reverse this trend by identifying and cultivating 'super' strains of Sphagnum moss. These optimised mosses are selected for their ability to thrive in wet environments, ...

Good Sphagnum moss layer growth improves carbon sequestration in restored peatlands Date: March 19, 2025 Source: University of Eastern Finland Summary: Researchers measured post-restoration ...