Posts Tagged ‘clubmoss’
Ecology Walk at Sharpitor
Our first walk of the Dartmoor Outdoor Festival focused on upland ecology on our land at Sharpitor. It was led by the knowledgeable Geri Skeens, an experienced moorland guide with a fascination for mosses and lichens. Sharpitor is home to many fascinating tiny plants, including the rare Fir Clubmoss and Wilson’s Filmy Fern, which thrive…
Read MoreClubmosses of Dartmoor: Relicts of an Ancient Past
Dartmoor’s moorland and mires are home to a diverse range of upland-adapted plant species, many of which have survived for millennia in this dynamic ecosystem. Among this diverse flora are the ancient clubmosses—small but fascinating relicts of a prehistoric era when their ancestors dominated the planet’s forests. While clubmosses may resemble mosses, they are, in…
Read MoreSharpitor on Dartmoor: A Classic Example of a Collapsed Granite Summit Tor
Sharpitor, located on the western edge of Dartmoor, is a popular area for visitors to the national park, with easy access and expansive views in all directions. However, what is less well known is its significance as both a geological and ecological upland habitat. Sharpitor is one of the best examples of a collapsed summit…
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