peat

Example Sentences

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A former dairy farm could be transformed into an "internationally recognised hub for research", focused on restoring lowland peat bogs.

From BBC

Tightening regulation and environmental concerns over sphagnum - the bog moss that turns to peat - have brought changes, but commercial gathering of common moss remains legal in Wales provided pickers have a permit.

From BBC

These soils, known as peat, contain partially decomposed plant material that has accumulated over hundreds or even thousands of years.

From Science Daily

Maggie stood at the hearth, the glow from the peat fire lighting the tears in her eyes.

From Literature

The fire spread through deep peat and ignited in several other locations.

From BBC