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Harvesting sphagnum moss (1st of 2)

Harvesting sphagnum moss

The collection and processing of sphagnum moss from swampy areas has become a major industry in Westland. It is exported and used in floristry. These workers are packing the moss into bales.

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West Coast Historical Museum
Reference: #DOC 1084

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Simon Nathan. 'West Coast region', Te Ara - the Encyclopedia of New Zealand, updated 20-Dec-10
URL: http://www.TeAra.govt.nz/en/west-coast-region/10/5/1