- Peat - Wikipedia
While bark or coir -based peat-free potting soil mixes are on the rise, particularly in the UK, peat is still used as raw material for horticulture in some other European countries, Canada, as well as parts of the United States
- Peat | Description, Formation, Importance, Carbon, Uses | Britannica
Peat, spongy material formed by the partial decomposition of organic matter, primarily plant material, in wetlands The formation of peat is the first step in the formation of coal Peat can be used as a fuel and is only a minor contributor to the world energy supply
- What is peat? - International Peatland Society
Peat is the surface organic layer of a soil that consists of partially decomposed organic matter, derived mostly from plant material, which has accumulated under conditions of waterlogging, oxygen deficiency, high acidity and nutrient deficiency
- PEAT Definition Meaning - Merriam-Webster
The meaning of PEAT is a dark brown fibrous material that is formed primarily by the partial decomposition of organic matter and especially plants (such as sphagnum moss) in wet, oxygen-deficient areas (such as bogs or swamps) and that is harvested especially for use as a fuel for heating or cooking or as a soil amendment —sometimes used
- IPS - International Peatland Society
We serve as a forum to bring together experts from all fields of peat and peatland management, worldwide and equally We organize events, publish peat and peatland knowledge, share data and provide facts and opinions for decision-making
- Practice Exam Assessment Tool (PEAT) - FSBPT
FSBPT developed the practice exam and assessment tool (PEAT ®), a timed, computer-based, multiple-choice practice exam for NPTE candidates PEAT helps you identify your strengths and weaknesses prior to taking the actual exam
- What is peat and where is it found? - Global Peatlands
Peat is partially decayed plant material that accumulates under water-logged conditions over long time periods Natural areas covered by peat are called peatlands
- Peatlands - A Restorable, Carbon-Rich Resource | MN Board of Water . . .
A peatland is a type of wetland ecosystem characterized by the natural accumulation of organic matter derived from decaying plant material (peat) under permanent water saturation
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