Peatlands - Bogs and Fens


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Peatland Info

Peat Moss in the Garden: Is it Sustainable? - An excellent article from The National Gardening Association that asks the question: Should we continue to use a Peat Moss as a soil amendment?

Bogs, Fens, and Pococins - A flyer describing the difference between three types of Peatlands found in the eastern United States.

Bogs & Fens: What's the Difference, for Peat's Sake? - Excellent short article describing the difference between a bog and a fen.

VIDEOBogs & Fens with Dr Randy Kolka - A 20-minute video discussing the difference between a bog and a fen in detail. EXCELLENT for those who would like to learn more about peatlands.


Recommended Books on Peatlands

Bogs & Fens - A guide to the Peatland Plants of the Northeastern United States and Adjacent Canada, by Ronald B. Davis - An excellent guide to the plants found in bogs and fens. All species included are illustrated with color photos and detailed descriptions. A good book to help with plant identification in the field.