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Sphagnum moss is being reintroduced across Yorkshire's moors as a climate change mitigation strategy. The Yorkshire Peat Partnership and National Trust are leading projects in the Yorkshire Dales and Marsden Moor, focusing on the extinct sphagnum austinii.

This moss, which can hold 20 times its weight in water, is crucial for peat bog formation and carbon storage. Restoration efforts have already seen the planting of hundreds of thousands of moss plugs, capturing over 1 million tonnes of carbon. The initiatives also aim to enhance biodiversity and create resilient habitats against climate change.