Keywords: humification

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...