Threats and protection for peatlands in Eastern Canada
Peatlands (or mires) are acidic freshwater wetlands that cover 4 million km2 (i.e., 3-4 %) of the planet’s surface, according to recent estimates. Although pristine peatlands are becoming rare in many European countries, most of the peatlands in Canada remain untouched. A recent estimate of the tota...
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| Acceso en línea: | Accès Université d'Orléans et IFPM Accès Université d'Orléans et IFPM |