raised bog

British

noun

ecology a bog of convex shape produced by growth of sphagnum and other bog plants in acid conditions and the subsequent build up of acid peat

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raised bog

The site is protected as a Site of Special Scientific Interest and is recognised for its internationally important raised bog habitat, which supports a range of wildlife including adders and common lizards.

From BBC ● Jul. 13, 2026

This includes both raised bog, common in the flat Midlands, and the “blanket bogs” that form on uplands and shorelines.

From New York Times ● Oct. 4, 2022

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