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UNSW Sydney Media Release

Often ignored or even removed, moss provides stabilisation for plant ecosystems the world over.

Some people see moss growing in their gardens as a problem, but what they may not realise is this ancient ancestor of all plants is bringing lots of benefits to our green spaces, such as protecting against erosion.

Now a massive global study led by UNSW Sydney has found mosses are not just good for the garden, but are just as vital for the health of the entire planet when they grow on topsoil. Not only do they lay the foundations for plants to flourish in ecosystems around the world, they may play an important role mitigating against climate change by capturing vast amounts of carbon.

Read more at  Media Release: Why mosses are vital for the health of our soil and Earth: UNSW Sydney – Horticultural Media Association