PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — We are taking a closer look at something we may often take for granted in the Pacific Northwest landscape – moss. From your backyard tree to the rocks in a nearby park ...

For most of us in the wet PNW, it can be hard to tell regular moss time from peak moss time. Because it’s so ubiquitous, it may only rise to consciousness among gardeners and hikers who enjoy ...

(Tiffany Woods) With the rainy season in full swing, it's time to count yourself in one of two camps: You either love or hate the moss that invades Pacific Northwest lawns. But if moss is your ...

"Unlike hotter regions where sunlight can dry and kill moss, the PNW's temperatures keep surfaces damp longer. Tall evergreen trees and overcast skies mean many roofs get limited direct sunlight ...

CORVALLIS, Ore. – In the moist Pacific Northwest, moss on roofs is inevitable. The ubiquitous plant clings to shingles, causing damage that can lead to expensive repairs and replacements.

The U.S. Forest Service's Pacific Northwest Research Station today released a general technical report presenting raw data and dot maps for 22 elements measured in moss samples in 2013 as part of ...