Development of a raised bog over 9000 years in Atlantic Canada

The chronostratigraphy of a coastal bog was studied in order to distinguish the roles of autogenic and allogenic factors in peatland development. Well-dated stratigraphical sequences from a peat cliff were used. The peatland shows three main vegetation phases: rich fen, poor fen and bog. Peat format...

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Main Authors: A. Robichaud, Y. Bégin
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: International Mire Conservation Group and International Peat Society 2009-05-01
Series:Mires and Peat
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Online Access:http://www.mires-and-peat.net/map05/map_05_04.pdf