Peatland - Wikipedia
网页A peatland is a type of wetland whose soils consist of organic matter from decaying plants, forming layers of peat. Peatlands arise because of incomplete decomposition of organic matter, usually litter from vegetation, due to water-logging and subsequent anoxia. [1]
What are peatlands? - International Peatland Society
网页Peatlands are terrestrial wetland ecosystems in which waterlogged conditions prevent plant material from fully decomposing. Consequently, the production of organic matter exceeds its decomposition, which results in a net accumulation of peat.
Peatlands Are One of Earth’s Most Underrated Ecosystems
网页2024年6月21日 · Peatlands are spongy, waterlogged soils composed in part of decaying plant matter. They’re found all around the world, and despite covering only 3% of Earth’s surface, store around 30% of all the carbon on land. This makes peatlands, along with forests, incredible allies in the fight against climate change.
Peatlands and climate change - resource - IUCN
网页Peatlands are a type of wetland which are critical for preventing and mitigating the effects of climate change, preserving biodiversity, minimising flood risk, and ensuring safe drinking water. Peatlands are the largest natural terrestrial carbon store.
Peatlands - International Peatland Society
网页What are peatlands? Peatland is a terrestrial wetland ecosystem in which the production of organic matter exceeds its decomposition and a net accumulation of peat results. Peatlands occur in every climatic zone and continent.
Global Peatlands Assessment: The State of the World’s Peatlands
网页The Global Peatlands Assessment (GPA) aims to provide a better understanding of what peatlands are, where they are found, what condition they are in and how actions can be taken to protect, restore and sustainably manage them.
You Asked 1,000 Questions about Peatlands, and Our Bog Experts …
网页2022年5月5日 · We asked for questions about the amazing carbon-storage capabilities of peatlands, and how these ecosystems keep the planet breathing. Readers sent us more than a thousand. Here are some answers.
Peatlands Journey - UNEP
网页Peatlands are ecosystems made of the accumulation of thick layers of peat. Today, we’ll explore just a few of these mysterious ecosystems to understand what makes them so unique— and why restoring them should be at the top of our list.
Peatlands - Center for International Forestry Research
网页Peatlands are a source of life for plants, animals and people. They provide food, clean water and other benefits to nearby communities, and are an essential resource for livelihoods. They are also home to many of the world’s threatened species, such as orangutans, rhinoceroses and leopards.
Peatlands and Biodiversity - International Peatland Society
网页Peatlands sustain a rich and unique range of habitats and species across the world. At the level of individual peatland sites the diversity of organisms can be exceptional. For example, the alkaline fen at Fenor Bog in County Waterford, Ireland, has 118 plants and 214 species of invertebrates, birds and mammals, and all within less than 1km 2 .
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