peat bogs

Peat bogs are wetland ecosystems where partially decayed plant material, mostly mosses like sphagnum, accumulates in waterlogged conditions. These water-saturated environments slow down decomposition, causing organic matter to build up over thousands of years. Peat bogs act as natural carbon sinks, storing large amounts of carbon and playing a vital role in climate regulation. They support unique plant and animal species adapted to their moist, acidic, and nutrient-poor conditions. Due to their slow decomposition, peat bogs are valuable for historical and archaeological discoveries, preserving ancient organic materials and sometimes even human artifacts.