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Limestone Cliffs
Almost inaccessible, these rocky outcrops support some of the most natural and untouched plants of the Peak District. Rich in liverworts, lichens and mosses, such as Appleyard's feather-moss, the cliffs are also important nesting sites for breeding birds, such as the raven and provide roosting sites for bats, such as the pipistrelle. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Appleyard's Feather-moss (Brachythecium appleyardiae)The Peak District is probably the world stronghold for this rare moss, which is found at 34 locations within 8 of the White Peak limestone dales. It grows at the foot of limestone cliffs, under low overhangs. Decline or loss of any of the Peak District sites would be of global conservation concern. Conserving the Appleyard's feather-moss, however, can be problematic as there is a lack of knowledge about its specific requirements. Main known threats are from scrub shading out the moss, inadvertent physical damage by visitors/climbers and from direct rainfall. Most of the 34 Peak District colonies are protected within SSSIs and an active programme of conservation is being developed by English Nature and Derbyshire Wildlife Trust. Follow this link to find out more about about the Peak District Biodiversity Action Plan for Appleyard's Feather-moss. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - |
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