Peatlands Flashcards
1
Q
What is peat
A
Partly decayed remains of plants
Built up over many years
Waterlogged conditions
2
Q
How is it formed
A
In waterlogged / poorly drained areas
3
Q
How is it being destroyed
A
Scotland-drains and planted trees
Farming-dried our-blown away extracted and used for fuel
Extracted sold for gardening
4
Q
How can it be protected
A
Use alternative fuel
Use peat substitués for gardening
Restore old peat workings
5
Q
What is it important to protect peat
A
Takes too long to form
Use it up it will be gone
6
Q
Plants in peatland areas
A
Bog cotton sundew
7
Q
Animals in peatland areas
A
Hare
Curlew
Frog
Diving beetle
