Category FAQs Search : Ecosystem
Question: Why peatland is so important to us?
Answer: Peat is of great importance to our planet:
as a carbon store – peat holds more carbon than the combined forests of Britain, France and Germany
for wildlife – many scarce species inhabit peatlands
for water management – peat holds up to 20 times its own weight in water
for archaeology – peat preserves a record of past vegetation, landscapes and people
(Source: National Trust , 01 Feb 2021)
Source Link: https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/features/whats-so-special-about-peat