The Environmental Impact of Peat Harvesting and the Importance of Peat-Free Gardening in Britain
Introduction to Peat and Its Historical Use in BritainPeat has long been recognised as a vital natural resource within the United Kingdom, shaping horticultural practices for generations. Composed primarily of partially decomposed organic matter, peat forms over thousands of years in waterlogged, acidic environments such as bogs and fens. In Britain, peat’s unique characteristics—its ability…
