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Peat in Lewis, Scotland

Peat, cried turf or truff an aw, is an accumulation o pairtially decayed vegetation or organic matter that is unique tae naitural auries cried peatlands, bogs, mires, muirs, or muskegs.[1][2]

References

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  1. Joosten, Hans; Clarke, Donal (2002). Wise Use of Mires and Peatlands: Background and Principles including a Framework for Decision-Making (PDF) (Report). Totnes, Devon. ISBN 951-97744-8-3. Archived frae the original (PDF) on 15 Julie 2021. Retrieved 25 Apryle 2017.
  2. Hugron, Sandrine; Bussières, Julie; Rochefort, Line (2013). Tree plantations within the context of ecological restoration of =peatlands: practical guide (PDF) (Report). Laval, Québec, Canada: Peatland Ecology Research Group (PERG). Archived frae the original (PDF) on 2 Mairch 2014. Retrieved 22 Februar 2014.