Welcome to Nordic Bryological Society (NBS)

Our society is a meeting place for all those who are fascinated by the discreet charm of bryophytes (mosses, liverworts and hornworts). In the Nordic countries (Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway, and Sweden) you can find about 1200 bryophyte species, which is more than five percent of the total number of known species worldwide. Bryophytes are abundant, and often dominant, in a wide array of nature types like mires, boreal forests, calcareous grasslands, mountain slopes, arctic heaths and stream beds. To enjoy the world of bryophytes you may need to bend your knees and curve your back, and, perhaps look through a magnifying glass. But if you make this effort you will find an astonishing diversity of life forms with great beauty.

The primary objective of NBS is to stimulate contacts among Nordic bryologists, both professionals and amateurs. Membership is open also for bryologists residing outside the Nordic region.

Bryophytes are neglected as compared to vascular plants. However, many aspects of the bryophyte life style make them interesting objects for amateur plant studies as well as scientific investigations.

We invite you to challenge the world of bryophytes as a member of the Nordic Bryological Society.


Web-master: Gerhard Kristensson
The page was last updated 2004-10-04