We spoke with the “Moss Man,” Daniel Pacurar, to discuss the timing, the new law and the progress of this UBI-supported project.
Q: What does the Nature Restoration Law mean for Boreal Orchards from a business perspective?
A: The timing couldn’t have been better! Hopefully, it means more business for us, but more importantly, we have our nature restored. By accelerating ecological restoration, we not only support the Nature Restoration Law but also Europe’s future. We provide the foundation on which any restoration concept can be applied and accelerated.
Q: Why is moss important for nature restoration?
A: Nature restoration isn’t just about planting trees. Starting with trees is like building a house from the roof down. A strong foundation is essential, and ecosystems are no different. Restoring mosses is as vital as planting trees – if not more so. Have you ever seen a forest or any ecosystem without moss? Mosses and biocrust restoration should be integrated as a key element in any tree planting and restoration initiatives.
Q: What progress has been made in the re:moss project?
A: We delivered our first batch of moss primer in June, and our second delivery is set for August. We have been scaling up, and by the end of the year, we will have moss primer applied on 4 ha in different locations. Restoration is a slow process, but we expect to see the first signs of success before the end of this project. We’re also working on several other exciting projects, which we hope to share later this autumn.
P.S. re:moss is a Technical Innovation Project led by Boreal Orchards AB in collaboration with six industry and academic partners. The project is part of the Strategic Innovation Program Swedish Mining Innovation, a joint venture by the Swedish Innovation Agency (Vinnova), Formas, and the Swedish Energy Agency.
