peatland

American

[peet-land] / ˈpitˌlænd /

noun

an extensive tract of land where peat has formed.

peatland British

/ ˈpiːtˌlænd /

noun

an area of land consisting of peat bogs, usually containing many species of flora and fauna

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Etymology

Origin of peatland

First recorded in 1905–10; peat ¹ + -land

Example Sentences

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Woodland and peatland, which absorb carbon dioxide from the atmosphere, has seen growth although there's criticism of "stop-start funding" which leads to uncertainty and damages supply chains.

From BBC

Large areas of peatland across Europe and the Nordic region have been drained since the 1600s.

From Science Daily

When the Pasvik peatland was heavily drained, it released large amounts of CO2, comparable to cultivated peatlands farther south.

From Science Daily

To do this, the team first examined a global database tracking burned land from forest, grass, and peatland wildland fires between 1997 and 2023.

From Science Daily

It said the peatland was vital for storing carbon and helping to achieve the country's climate goals.

From BBC

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