Is There Peat in Australia
The Most Extensive Peatlands Occur in the Maritime and Tundra Areas of the Northern Hemisphere, Although Tropical Peats Contain Large Volumes of Peat...
The most extensive peatlands occur in the maritime and Tundra areas of the Northern Hemisphere, although tropical peats contain large volumes of peat. Peatlands in Australia are restricted and are rare due to the prevailing environmental conditions in this country.
Where is peat found in Australia?
There are many peat deposits in Victoria, for example, in Western Port, South Gippsland, Western District Plains and the Eastern Highlands. Peat in Victoria is used mainly as a soil conditioner. The most recently developed deposit is at Swan Marsh near Colac in the Western District Plains.
Where can peat be found?
The development of peat is favoured by warm moist climatic conditions; however, peat can develop even in cold regions such as Siberia, Canada, and Scandinavia. Peat is only a minor contributor to the world energy supply, but large deposits occur in Canada, China, Indonesia, Russia, Scandinavia, and the United States.
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