Peat Bogs = Areas with acidic soil that is waterlogged, full of decomoosed plants
Peat is mainly used for compost
Deforestation occurs due to us wanting more land to grow crops, herd cattle and buildings
What happens when peat is burnt or decays?
Releases carbon dioxide into the atmosphere
Why does deforestation affect biodiversity?
> Habitat loss
> Variety of trees or plants disappear
Deforestation increases levels of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere as we release back out what carbon dioxide was in the tree (also through burning or decay)
Peat bogs make up 3% of the Earth's surface and contain 30% of land based carbon
