Bogs are widely distributed in cold, temperate climes, mostly in boreal ecosystems in the Northern Hemisphere. … See more

Like all wetlands, it is difficult to rigidly define bogs for a number of reasons, including variations between bogs, the in-between nature of wetlands as an intermediate between terrestrial and aquatic eco… See more

There are many highly specialized animals, fungi, and plants associated with bog habitat. Most are capable of tolerating the combination of low nutrient levels and waterlogging. Sphagnum is generally abundant, … See more

Bog habitats may develop in various situations, depending on the climate and topography.
Bogs may be classified on their topography, proximity to water, method of recharge, and nutrient acc… See more

After drying, peat is used as a fuel, and it has been used that way for centuries. More than 20% of home heat in Ireland comes from peat, and it is also used for fuel in Finland, Scotland, Germany, and Russia. Russia is th… See more

The anaerobic environment and presence of tannic acids within bogs can result in the remarkable preservation of organic material. Finds of such material have been made in Slovenia, Denmark, Germany, Ireland… See more