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Peat swamp forest

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Facts of Tropical Peat Swamp Forest

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What is PEAT SWAMP FOREST? What does PEAT SWAMP FOREST mean? PEAT SWAMP FOREST meaning

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What really happens when peat swamp-forest is cleared?

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The most of the Singkil peat swamp forests remain intact

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Peat Swamp Forest Ecosystem

Peat swamp forests are tropical moist forests where waterlogged soil prevents dead leaves and wood from fully decomposing. Over time, this creates a thick layer of acidic peat. Large areas of these forests are being logged at high rates.