10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «BOG MOSS»
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bog moss in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to
bog moss and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
The Natural and Agricultural History of Peat-
moss Or ...
I consider that the Sphagnum palustre, or green bog-moss, together with the
Bryum hypnoides, and particu- _ larly its variety called the Trichostomum
lanuginosmn, or white woolly bog-moss, are the principal constituent parts of
every peat-bog ...
2
Plants of British Columbia: Scientific and Common Names of ...
... broom — » broom moss moss, brown-stemmed bog — » brown-stemmed bog
moss moss, capillary thread —» capillary thread moss moss, cat-tail — » cat-tail
moss moss, claw-leaved feather — » claw-leaved feather moss moss, clay pigtail
...
Hong Qian, K. Klinka, 1998
3
Report of the Commissioners Appointed to Enquire into the ...
... (which might partly be attributed to a very rainy season, and partly to imperfect
rlraining,) it was much more solid than those parts where no drains had been
made; and that the bog-moss had ceased to vcgctate, though I found it growing
very ...
Großbritannien Commissioners Appointed to Enquire into the Nature and Extent of the Several Bogs in Ireland and the Practicability of Draining and Cultivating Them, 1814
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the british islands and their vegetation
It seems probable that raised bogs are formed in climates intermediate between
that of the East Anglian fens, where the air seems too dry for the bog-moss
vegetation to extend vigorously in dependence upon atmospheric moisture, and
that of ...
A. G. Tansley (Sir), 1949
5
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THE FOURTH REPORT OF THE COMMISSIONERS
... a very rainy season, and partly to imperfect draining,) it was much more solid
than those parts where no drains had been made ; and that the bog-moss had
ceased to vegetate, though I found it growing very luxuriously in the undrained
part.
7
Selection of Reports and Papers of the House of Commons: ...
... on minute examination nam species in this jt appears t0 be almost entirely
composed of fibres of the Sphagnum Palustre (or Bog-Moss), ^Ischiefly
composed 'n a very perfect state; its external appearance is usually reddish
brown, when dry ...
8
THE THIRD REPORT OF COMMISSIONERS
The substances of which the mass of the bog is composed, consist of numerous
species of moss, arnongst which, the Sphagnum, or Bog moss, is by far the most
considerable : the others arc chiefly, the Hypnum or Feather moss ; Polytrichutn ...
9
Our Heritage of Wild Nature
This is the result of certain kinds of bog-moss (Sphagnum) settling down on the
fen plants. Bog-moss has an extraordinary power of holding water, and in a wet
climate where the rainfall is heavy it absorbs a lot of water and grows luxuriantly,
...
Arthur George Tansley, 2013
10
Vegetation and Soils: A World Picture
If one digs to a depth of only a few inches into many of these bogs, however, one
discovers peat which is composed almost entirely of the remains of bog moss
and it is clear that up to about a century ago this plant was dominant [16]. Several
...
10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «BOG MOSS»
Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term
bog moss is used in the context of the following news items.
Parliamentary sketch: First you get the peat, then you get the power
Describing rusty bog moss as, “the logical choice” back in 2014, Gibson explained, “Whilst many MSPs went for iconic or cute and fluffy animals ... «Holyrood.com, Jun 15»
The Moss Boss and Scotland's species champions
Not so for the SNP's Rob Gibson - who has become known as the "Moss Boss" for his work to secure conservation efforts for the rusty bog moss ... «BBC News, Nov 14»
Secret history: unusual volunteering in the First World War
Sphagnum moss was often called 'bog moss' – and collecting the stuff was as icky as the name suggests. It was a time-consuming, cold and ... «Red Cross Blogs, Nov 14»
Conservation gem kept out of bounds for Ryder Cup
Golfers are kept away from the highly unusual basin fen – a rare completely enclosed wetland – covered in bog moss or sphagnum and home ... «Scotsman, Aug 14»
Threatened Humberhead Peat bogs given £2.2m for restoration
... including birds such as the nightjar and the hobby and specialist plants including cotton grass, bog moss, bog rosemary and wild cranberries ... «BBC News, Aug 14»
Irish bog moss was used to dress war WW1 wounds
A MOSS used to treat wounds at the Battle of Clontarf in 1014 became an essential part of World War One, exactly nine centuries later. «Herald.ie, Jul 14»
Trees nurture peace and resilience in Avon
The head gardener for Green Legacy Hiroshima carefully packed 12 seedlings in two bundles covered with bog moss — Customs won't allow ... «Boston Globe, Jun 14»
Lola's Secret Potion
She crosses lintwith the common alpine bog moss.Mum's the word, so liquidate it.I'm sorry. I cannot tell you what brand of dish soap I use. «New Yorker, Aug 13»
Arase Dam removal begins
But catches shrank because sweetfish were blocked at the dam and gravel covered with bog moss, which is food for sweetfish and other fish, ... «eco-business.com, Sep 12»
Ireland's Ancient Walls and Primeval Bogs
“But the bog provides fuel, food like the bilberry and the myrtle, and a whole chemist's shop with plants, like bog moss, that were used as an ... «The Epoch Times, Jul 12»
