Peat Moss in Nova Scotia - Peat is the partially decomposed remains of plants and animals which have accumulated in oxygen poor freshwater environments over the past 11 000-13 000 years.

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Peat Moss in Nova Scotia

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	Peat is the partially decomposed remains of plants and animals which have accumulated in oxygen poor freshwater environments over the past 11 000-13 000 years. Peat is mined for horticultural purposes, and is also used in distillation, yeast cultivation, as an energy source, and in manufacture of ferrosilicons. Sponsored Links:
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Title:	Information Circular ME 18
Description:	Nova Scotia Department of Natural Resources Web Site: A Good Place to Start If You Are Looking for Information About the Natural Resources of Nova Scotia
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