Marsh Clubmoss

Marsh Clubmoss Group Survey at Lower Hyde

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Project Summary

Come along and help us survey Marsh Clubmoss - a simple plant classified as Endangered and protected under Schedule 8 of the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981.

Need to know

  • Start Date: 17/10/2018
  • End Date: 17/10/2018
  • County: Dorset
  • Organisation Name: Back From The Brink
  • Project Category: Species surveys

 

Project Description

Marsh Clubmoss is a simple plant related to both ferns and mosses. It forms long leafy prostrate strands that meander along the soil surface, but in the autumn develops vertical ‘spikes’ with tiny, pale brown spore cases at the tips. It is principally threatened by building development, including the development of mud tracks, the decline of sustainable peat-cutting, overgrazing and pollution, both land and air. As a result it is mainly found on the west wide of Britain and Ireland.

We are therefore conducting a group Marsh Clubmoss survey on Lower Hyde in order to determine its population size and distribution across the site.

All are welcome, from experts to novices, with no need to have done any prior training.

Wellies are essential, but also bring binoculars, a GPS, and a notebook/clipboard if you have them.

Please bring lunch and plenty of drink.