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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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A unique pilot project in the Antrim hills could give sheep farmers a new market for their wool and help transform peatland conservation.

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

Since acquiring the site in 2021, the trust has been allowing nature to recover with low-intensity grazing and stabilising water levels for peatland restoration.

From BBC • Mar. 14, 2026

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

From Science Daily • Feb. 22, 2026

To do this, the team first examined a global database tracking burned land from forest, grass, and peatland wildland fires between 1997 and 2023.

From Science Daily • Jan. 7, 2026

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