peatamiseni
Peatamiseni is a term used in peatland studies to describe the ongoing process of peat accumulation in waterlogged wetlands such as bogs and fens. It refers to the sequence by which plant material becomes incorporated into an organic layer, through deposition, preservation in anoxic conditions, and eventual compaction into peat.
Formation occurs as vegetation—primarily mosses such as Sphagnum, along with sedges and woody material—grows in standing
Researchers assess peatamiseni by extracting peat cores, measuring depth and density, and using radiocarbon dating or
Peatlands store large quantities of carbon and regulate water regimes; preserving and restoring peatamiseni contributes to
Global distribution includes boreal and temperate peatlands in Canada, Russia, Finland, Sweden, the Baltic states, and