Sphagnum moss layer growth after restoration of forestry-drained peatlands in Finland

Metsahallitus (state-owned forestry company, Finland) is acknowledged for providing access to monitoring data and permitting peat sampling. M. Elo, L. Pakkila, and A.-K. Ronkanen are acknowledged for the pre-processing of monitoring data and V. Vesakoski for assistance in data processing and moss sample examination. The field and laboratory work by Amanda Laatikainen was supported by the TUIKKU project (Business Finland) led by Business Finland. The company has an interest in the potential yield of Sphagnum cultivation, as indicated by growth in restoration areas.