Sphagnum_Peat_Moss__Ecological_And_Economical_Factors

Sphagnum Peat Moss: Ecological And Economical Factors Sphagnum Peat Moss: Ecological and Economical Factors This paper focuses on some important examples of ecological and environmental factors of a simple phenomenon called Sphagnum peat moss. First, a general definition of what peat moss is will be given. Following the definition, important ecological factors such as where peat moss can be found will be introduced and discussed. Finally, five economic and environmental uses of Sphagnum peat moss will be listed and explained in some detail. Peat moss truly is a valuable and versatile substance; hopefully this paper will better help the reader to understand some of the magnificent qualities of this naturally created material. Sphagnum peat moss is actually a byproduct of Sphagnum moss, numerous other plants, water and time. Sphagnum moss itself is a simple moss that grows in moist areas. Peat is a type of humetic soil that consists of partially decomposed plant remains that are in layer form and have been sitting for thousands of years. Typically, only ten percent of the peat is made up of solid plant material recognized by a brownish-black color; the remaining ninety percent happens to be water. The solid plant material rests upon the peat, moss, sphagnum, plant, 1999, material, hood, low, due, water, 1996, soil, sewage, plants, growth, great, foss, whiskey, production, percent, peatlands, medium, level, important, factors, common, within, species, sludge, peatland, one, natural, fuel, found, environment