Peat Bog Destruction
Peat forms over Ks of yrs in bogs, can dry out into peatlands
Plant mat. that can't decay completely from v.acidic, lo O2 conditions, home of unique ecosystem, inc. carnivorous plants, massive C store; burning releases C, farmers use
to imporve soil for seed germination, incr. food production
Formed slowly, destroyed faster than made, loss of biodiversity; UK - gov. persuade use of 'peat-free' compost,
(alt. = bark, garden waste, coconut husks, others)
reduce C emissions, save ecosystems - hard to persuade