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Bog off !!

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A bog is a wetland that is acidic.

A fen is a wetland that is alkaline.

A swamp has vegetation that has woody plants.

A marsh has non woody plants.

Until next time .......

Have fun.


 
Posted : 15/12/2023 5:29 pm
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I like this. Taken on board and stored to bore educate my mates on our next lads hill walking weekend.


 
Posted : 15/12/2023 5:58 pm
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Hmmm...fens can be acidic. Depends where the water than feeds them comes from.

https://www.iucn-uk-peatlandprogramme.org/about-peatlands/uk-peatlands#:~:text=Types%20of%20fen%20can%20vary,contact%20with%20limestone%20for%20example.


 
Posted : 15/12/2023 6:18 pm