Abstract
Did you know that stairstep moss can be used as a sampler for air pollution? Researchers at NILU have collected this kind of moss on several occasions and examined it for metals and other pollutants.
Cite
Berglen, Tore Flatlandsmo, Solbakken, Christine Forsetlund, Uggerud, Hilde Thelle, Jensen, Jenny Lovisa Alexandra, Christensen, Guttorm, Aandahl, Tone R. (2026). Moss as an environmental factor. Fram Forum, vol. 15, 121–125, 2026. https://doi.org/framforum.com/2026/03/13/moss-as-an-environmental-indicator/