Peat swamp forest - Wikipedia
Peat swamp forests are tropical moist forests where waterlogged soil prevents dead leaves and wood from fully decomposing. Over time, this creates a thick layer of acidic peat. [1] Large …
What is peat swamp, and why should I care? - Conservation news
2014年7月20日 · Peat swamp forests form in areas where saturated soils or frequent flooding prevent organic material from fully decomposing. As this organic material slowly accumulates, …
Peat Swamp Forests – Forest Types Around the World
2018年11月13日 · Peat swamp forests are characterized by poor drainage and waterlogged soils forming peat. Learn more about peat swamp forests including characteristics and threats.
Borneo peat swamp forests - Wikipedia
The peat swamp forests on Borneo occur in the Indonesian state of Kalimantan, the Malaysian state of Sarawak and in the Belait District of Brunei on coastal lowlands, built up behind the …
Peat - Wikipedia
Peatlands, particularly bogs, are the primary source of peat; [6] although less common, other wetlands, including fens, pocosins and peat swamp forests, also deposit peat. Landscapes …
ITPC - International Tropical Peatlands Center
The palms themselves also create breeding habitats for fish and purify the water in the swamps, supplying this important ecosystem service to local people, as well as providing food and a …
What is peat and where is it found? | Global Peatlands Initiative
Peat is partially decayed plant material that accumulates under water-logged conditions over long time periods. Natural areas covered by peat are called peatlands. Terms commonly used for …
Peat Forests: All You Need to Know Before You Go
2022年12月29日 · Peat Swamp Forest provide essential habitats for a variety of wildlife. What to prepare before you visit a peat forest?
Ecosystem Profile: Borneo Peat Swamp Forests - Betta Botanicals
2023年5月3日 · Borneo is home to some of the most biodiverse and unique ecosystems in the world, including the peat swamp forests – a type of tropical forest typically found in low-lying …
Peatlands - SWAMP
Tropical peatlands and peat swamp forests account for a small percentage of the world’s peatlands, yet these ecosystems play an important role in the global carbon cycle. Despite …