Boreal peatlands store vast amounts of carbon because these environments are cool, moist, and acidic. An often-overlooked aspect of boreal peatlands is the Bryophyte: Sphagnum which substantially contributes to the ecology and carbon storage of these systems; through its role as an ecosystem engineer. As climate change continues to alter temperature and moisture regimes in boreal peatlands, the composition of moss communities and plant functional types are shifting. Shifts in peatland community structure feedback on environmental factors that allow peatlands to store carbon, making it essential to quantify the direction and magnitude of these changes.
