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Ecosystem Services
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Ecosystem Services
The Flow Country is excellent habitat for wildlife, but this ecosystem is valuable for people too! Ecosystem services are the direct and indirect contributions ecosystems make for human wellbeing. The Flow Country provides several important services for people.
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Reptiles and Amphibians
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Reptiles and Amphibians
The cold far north of Scotland might not be the what comes to mind as ideal amphibian and reptile habitat. However, there are 6 different species of amphibian and reptile which can be found throughout the Flow Country!
Moss
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Moss
More water than solid matter, these primitive plants build the bog.
