Glossary:Peat Soil

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[edit] Peat Soil

Also: Histosol,

In the England and Wales classification scheme the term peat is used to describe a soil with an organic (O) horizon at least 30 cm deep if it directly overlies bedrock or very stony material, or 40 cm deep if overlying another substrate

[edit] Source

Avery, B.W. (1980) Soil classification for England and Wales: higher categories. Soil Survey of England and Wales, Technical Monograpph No. 14, Harpenden.



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