Land Use

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What do humans use land for

We reduce biodiversity because of our need for land. We use land for buildings, farms and quarries, also landfills.

This means there is less land for animals and plants.

What are peat bogs and peat lands

They contain large amounts of dead plant materials. Conditions in the peat mean that decay is very slow.

peat bogs and peat lands contain a very large amount of trapped carbon, however these habitats are being destroyed

What is peat used for

To produce cheap compost for gardens and farms.

In some countries, peat is burned to release energy for example to generate electricity.

What does the destruction of peat bogs / lands do

Reduces the area of the habitat, this reduces the variety of animals plants and microorganisms that live there, this reduces biodiversity,

Whats a problem with [peat

Once it has been extracted and used for compost, it begins to decay.

This releases large amounts of carbon dioxide into the atmosphere. and it contributes to climate change.