Peat land is important because the poor people can get fire.

Swamps, Bogs, Marshes, Peatland, Estuaries, but there's a lot more

Arthur Groot has written:

'Silvicultural consequences of forest harvesting on peatlands' -- subject(s): Peatland forestry, Logging

Muskeg is a soil type (also a peatland or wetland type called a bog) common in arctic and boreal areas. Muskeg is wet, acid, and relatively infertile.

Peat extraction can cause habitat destruction, releasing stored carbon into the atmosphere and contributing to greenhouse gas emissions. It also disrupts ecosystems and can lead to the loss of biodiversity. Additionally, peatland degradation can impact water quality and availability.