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Is peat a hazardous material?
Peat is not regulated as a hazardous material in transportation. However, when dry it can burn energetically, and peat fires, like forest fires, can be very destructive of the local environment.
Why is peat dried after being cut from the bog?
Peat is used as a fuel but it comes from the wet environment of a bog. It helps if a fuel that you are trying to burn is not wet.
Is peat considered a fossil fuel?
Most people would say that Peat is a non renewable energy source. It will renew eventually, but that is in about a million years time. we are using it up faster than it is being created.However, in some places in the world peat is being harvested sustainably.Today the answer is with wise conservation and harvesting methods, yes Peat can be renewable.In the past harvesting methods included cutting off water flow and cutting, milling or digging the peat accumulations. Today it is now recognized Peat can be harvested on a limited acreage basis of less then 1.5% of the available reserve. And in a wet method that preserves the live top layer of the cutting channel. Not only does the peat still grow, it does so in an accelerated growth manner due to new growth area availability.Additionally forest plantings and agricultural crops can enhance CO2 absorption of the peat areas in elevated mires bereft of horizontal flow of water. All of these methods should only be used if the International Peat Society standards are used.
What is peat made from?
To quote Wikipedia's article on Peat, it is partially decayed vegetation matter. Peat forms in wetlands where decay is inhibited by a low oxygen or acidic environment. When collected, this forms an excellent source of nutrients for plants and retention of water.
What is the best Peat moss to topsoil mix for box garden?
Properly prepared top soil would be better in a garden then peat moss. Peat moss is great for containers. I only use peat moss in my garden when I am planting a delicate plant, and I just use it to fill the hole.
What are the stages of peat?
The bog is drained. The peat is harvested. The peat is transported. The peat is marketed. >They are the 4 stages of peat.
What is the Hebrew word for peat?
Peat or Peat Moss = kavúl (כבול)
Is peat moss the same as peat?
No, peat moss is a growing, living plant, when peat moss dies and given the right conditions it will eventually become peat.
What has the author T H Leavitt written?
T. H. Leavitt has written: 'Facts about peat as an article of fuel' -- subject(s): Peat 'Facts about peat, peat fuel and peat coke' -- subject(s): Peat
Where can peat be found?
Peat occurs in former bogs and swamps. Ireland is famous for its peat.
What is the birth name of Scott Peat?
Scott Peat's birth name is Scott A. Peat.
How would sphagnum peat moss make marigolds grow better?
sphagnum peat moss creates a well aired envirument which enables the roots to develop well, is good at retaining water and nutrients.
