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Fire can destroy peatlands. But in Australia, it can also help protect them
Peatlands are the unsung heroes of nature.
Source Phys.org AI Summary Updated 1h 10m ago
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Peatlands are the unsung heroes of nature. These ancient wetlands form when dead and decaying plants partly decompose in wet, low-oxygen conditions. Over thousands of years, this plant material builds up and turns into a dark, soil-like substance known as peat.
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