Keywords: humification
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The properties of Estonian balneological peat
Balneological peat is widely used because of its curative effects. For the present study seven study areas were chosen...
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Research, quality guidelines and use of balneological peat in Finland
Research has been carried out on balneological peat in Finland for nearly twenty years. The purpose of the research...
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Soil N and humification in three drained peatland forests with different temperature sums
The most important nutrient for forest trees is nitrogen (N). Most peat N is in an organic form, which...
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Phosphorus binding forms in fens influenced by degree of peat decomposition
Due to a possible increasing release of phosphorus (P) in fens after re-wetting it is important to characterize different...
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Chemical Properties Contributing Towards the Antimicrobial Activity of the Main Peat-Forming Mosses
Theme IV. Chemical, physical and biological characteristics of peat SUMMARY Peat properties influence peat-forming plants, grasses, shrubs and first...
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Using Ground Penetrating Radar to Map Peat Condition at a Landscape Scale
Theme I. Inventory, stratigraphy and conservation of mires and peatlands SUMMARY Physical properties, such as depth, bulk density and...