Review:
Peatlands
overall review score: 4.5
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Peatlands are wetlands that accumulate peat, a deposit of dead plant material which has partially decayed over centuries. They play an important role in carbon storage and can act as natural filters for water.
Key Features
- Carbon storage
- Water filtration
- Habitat for unique plant and animal species
Pros
- Critical for climate change mitigation
- Biodiversity hotspot
- Natural flood control
Cons
- Vulnerable to degradation through drainage and mining activities
- Release of stored carbon if disturbed