Moors are an incredibly unique and diverse type of wetland environment. They are found in a variety of locations throughout the world and are often home to rare and wonderful species of flora and fauna. Moors are also an important carbon store, helping to combat climate change by storing carbon as vegetation and soil. These habitats can be found in both temperate and tropical regions and are defined as low-lying, flattened areas of land that are usually saturated with water. Moors are home to a wide variety of plants and creatures, many of which are found nowhere else in the world. These include heathers, gorse, bog mosses and sphagnum mosses, as well as threatened species such as the mountain hare, golden plover and dunlin. Moors also provide food and shelter for a range of bird species, as well as amphibians, reptiles, fish and insects. Moors are also extremely important to our climate. The vegetation and soils of moors act as carbon stores, helping to combat climate change by storing significant amounts of carbon in the ground. These habitats also hold water and slowly release it over time, helping to reduce the severity of floods. Therefore, it is important to ensure that these environments are protected and managed sustainably, as they provide vital benefits for both the environment and people.