Atlantic woodland mosses and ferns.
Photograph D Black
THE LUSH, shaggy woodlands that lie along the West Coast and up the deep sea lochs are home to an astonishing number of rare mosses and lichens, many of which are only found here and few other places in Europe.
But many of these rich woodlands are isolated from each other, potentially placing these rare plants in jeopardy. Plantlife is offering woodland owners and managers the chance to find out more about these often overlooked mosses and lichens and tips to help them survive for generations to come.