1.6 Soils in a connected world
Synthesis: The case of peat
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Peatlands as natural archives
The value of peatlands for science, education, and environmental history is significant. Peat layers preserve pollen, plant remains, and other biological and chemical records over thousands of years, making peatlands valuable natural archives of past climates, vegetation, and human activities. As such, they contribute significantly to scientific research and environmental education.
If you are in the mood for some mystery, have a look at the bog bodies in the Drents Museum's Collection. We recommend especially the stories about the Yde girl whose body was discovered in 1897 and the Weerdinge Men, discovered in 1904 – both in the Netherlands.