*It's World Peatlands Day!* A *peatland is an area of land with layers of accumulated organic surface material in a state of decay* (known as peat). Peat develops in waterlogged conditions. *Peatlands contain about 1/3 of all soil carbon* and are also a source of *nutritious food, medicinal plants and construction materials*. But *they are threatened* by activities such as unsustainable agriculture, plantations and peat extraction. By *restoring peatlands* we can: ✔️reduce fires and floods ✔️fight soil erosion and coastal area loss ✔️improve water quality ✔️sustain livelihoods ✔️reduce #ghg emissions *Drop a ❤️ on this post a if you found it insightful!*