Peat
Peat is an accumulation of partially decayed vegetable matter. Peat forms in wetlands or peatlands, variously called bogs, moors, muskegs, mires, tropical swamp forests and fens.
Related Topics:
Decay - Vegetable - Matter - Wetland - Bog - Muskeg - Tropical swamp forest - Fen
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~ Table of Content ~
| ► | Introduction |
| ► | Geographic distribution |
| ► | Peat formation |
| ► | Types of peatland |
| ► | Characteristics and uses |
| ► | Environmental and ecological issues |
| ► | Wise use and peat swamp protection |
| ► | External links |
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