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Rare moss only found in Cairngorms rescued from fallen tree

Rare moss only found in Cairngorms rescued from fallen tree
BBC Scotland Friday 05 June 2026, 05:04 UTC 1 min read
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Aspen bristle-moss has only been found growing on 60 aspen trees - all of them in the Highlands.

Aspen bristle-moss has only been found growing on 60 aspen trees - all of them in the Highlands.
Aspen (ORG) Highlands (LOCATION)
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