peatland

American

[peet-land] / ˈpitˌlænd /

noun

an extensive tract of land where peat has formed.

peatland British

/ ˈpiːtˌlænd /

noun

an area of land consisting of peat bogs, usually containing many species of flora and fauna

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Etymology

Origin of peatland

First recorded in 1905–10; peat ¹ + -land

Example Sentences

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"It's similar to peatland where in the past they've been regarded as wastelands. In the past they were dried out for agriculture and now they're realising peatlands are really important."

From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026

The logs are now being monitored to assess their effectiveness in restoring the peatland.

From BBC • May 15, 2026

Actions include phasing out the need for petrol and diesel cars by 2030, delivering 18,000 hectares of new woodland annually and increasing peatland restoration.

From BBC • Mar. 24, 2026

In contrast, more remote peatland areas in South America and Africa did not show the same increase.

From Science Daily • Mar. 19, 2026

Large areas of peatland across Europe and the Nordic region have been drained since the 1600s.

From Science Daily • Feb. 22, 2026

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