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Peat. Peat is an accumulation of partially decayed vegetation or organic matter. It is unique to natural areas called peatlands, bogs, mires, moors, or muskegs. [1][2] Sphagnum moss, also called peat moss, is one of the most common components in peat, although many other plants can contribute.
Peat extraction on the Somerset Levels. Peat has been extracted from the Somerset Levels in South West England since the area was first drained by the Romans, and continues in the 21st century on an area of less than 0.5% of the total geography. The modern system in recycling land back to farm use and conservation has resulted in the creation ...
Peatland restoration is a term describing measures to restore the original form and function of peatlands, or wet peat -rich areas. [1][2] This landscape globally occupies 400 million hectares or 3% of land surface on Earth. [3][4] Historically, peatlands have been drained for several main reasons; peat extraction, creation of agricultural land ...
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Westhay Moor (sometimes, historically, referred to as West Hay Moor[1]) is a 513.7-hectare (1,269-acre) biological Site of Special Scientific Interest 2.5 kilometres (1.6 mi) north-east of Westhay village and 4 kilometres (2.5 mi) from Wedmore in Somerset, England, notified in 1971. Westhay Moor is also notified as part of the Somerset Levels ...
Askham Bog. Askham Bog is small area of peat bog and Site of Special Scientific Interest situated within the Vale of York in North Yorkshire, England. It lies to the south-west of York, north of Copmanthorpe and near Askham Richard and Askham Bryan. It is regarded as one of the most ecologically diverse sites in Northern England.
Cornelia Clermont Cameron (1911 – August 5, 1994) [1] was an American geologist who researched peat as a soil additive and energy source. Cameron studied at the University of Iowa, where she earned a doctorate in geology and botany. [2] Her interest in geology and her fieldwork took her to over 30 countries.
Consequently, the company was renamed in 1960, becoming Poly-Peat Products. [9] The mill was subsequently used by Ken Crow Peat Products, Richgro Peat, and finally Fernmoor UK Limited, which was incorporated in 2002, and was the last peat company to be formed. [10] The Old Peatworks site on Crowle Moors in the 1950s when operated by the Picketts.