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Not everyone knows this but Marsden Moor is technically a wetland - as it's largely made up of blanket bog. Wetlands are vital for biodiversity - they are home to 40% of the world's species of plants and animals. Marsden Moor's blanket bog provides a home for a large number of ground nesting birds, carnivorous plants and other rare species. Sadly, over time the blanket bog has become dried out and damaged by pollution, fire and overgrazing, threatening many of these species. That's why a lot of