peatland

1 of 1noun

/ˈpitlænd/

Forms:peatlands

1

wet land that contains a thick layer of dead plants, mostly moss, which builds up over time and stores a lot of carbon

Peatlands helps slow down climate change by storing carbon.
Many rare animals live in peatland areas.
Draining peatlands can release harmful gases into the air.
People used to dig up peatlands to get fuel for fires.
Some countries have laws to stop damage to peatlands.