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peat bogs in UK
found in Somerset levels, greater Manchester
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peat bog ecosystem
wet spongy ground containing decomposing vegetation
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human impact on peat bog ecosystem
* peat extraction
* draining for agriculture, planting trees
= dries out bogs
* draining for agriculture, planting trees
= dries out bogs
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conservation methods
* ditch blocking prevents drying our and raises water table to bog surface
* removal of tree seedlings prevent water due to high water requirement of trees so maintains water levels
* controlled grzing ensures diverse wetland surface
* removal of tree seedlings prevent water due to high water requirement of trees so maintains water levels
* controlled grzing ensures diverse wetland surface