Peat extraction in, Germany Peat ( ), also called turf ( ), is an accumulation of partially or organic matter that is unique to natural areas called,,,. Datamax Sap Drivers. The peatland ecosystem is the most efficient on the planet, because peatland plants capture naturally released from the peat, maintaining an equilibrium. In natural peatlands, the 'annual rate of biomass production is greater than the rate of decomposition', but it takes 'thousands of years for peatlands to develop the deposits of 1.5 to 2.3 m [4.9 to 7.5 ft], which is the average depth of the boreal [northern] peatlands'.

Moss, also called peat moss, is one of the most common components in peat, although many other plants can contribute. Soils consisting primarily of peat are known as. Peat forms in conditions, where flooding obstructs the flow of oxygen from the atmosphere, slowing the rate of decomposition. Peatlands, particularly, are the primary source of peat, although less-common wetlands including,, and also deposit peat. Landscapes covered in peat are home to specific kinds of plants including Sphagnum moss, shrubs, and (see for more information on this aspect of peat). Need For Speed Most Wanted 2012 Softonic. Because organic matter accumulates over thousands of years, peat deposits provide records of past vegetation and climate by preserving plant remains, such as pollen.