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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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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International Mire Conservation Group and International Peat Society
2009-05-01
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Series: | Mires and Peat |
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Online Access: | http://www.mires-and-peat.net/map05/map_05_04.pdf |