peatlands
Science, Biology, Ecology, Ecosystems, Wetlands, Peatlands
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- A non-governmental and a non-profit-making organisation aimed at fostering the study of peatlands, mires and peat. Membership, national committees, events and news.
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- Somerset County Council and partners provide an introduction to the wetlands and the main issues they face. Includes details of the Somerset Peat Heritage project, recording the peat industry.
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- Promoting the conservation of mires and related ecosystems, giving information on the sustainable use of mires, red lists of European wetland plants and a link to the IMCG newsletter.
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- Providing information about this project involved in restoring and conserving active blanket bog of European importance in North Scotland.
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- One of Ireland's leading environmental campaigning groups, with information on bogs, press releases, fundraising, education and contacts.
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- Provides news, articles and information on events relating to peatland management. Also has a discussion forum.
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- Canadian partnership of the university scientific community, the peat moss industry and federal and provincial agencies. French and English versions.
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- A worldwide partnership between nature conservation NGOs, science agencies and the private sector, which promotes the conservation and restoration of peatlands.
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- Canadian nature reserve with black spruce muskeg, string bogs, richly forested swamps, peatland, and wildflower-filled fens. Natural features, facilities, location.
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- The Northern Ireland Environment and Heritage Service explains what peatland is and describes its plants, wildlife, archaeology, history, and the uses of peat. Includes issues, conservation and places to visit.
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- Burns Bog is the largest raised peat bog on the west coast of the Americas and is in danger of being developed.
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