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Welcome
To Burns Bog
Mission Statement: Conservation and Protection of Burns Bog Forever.
Some important Peat Bog Facts:
Peat bog store and filter 10% of the world's fresh water.
A typical peat extractor will take up to 22cm of peat per year, however it grows at approximately 1mm per year.
Carbon dioxide emissions from peatland exploitation are estimated tot be 3 billion tonnes per year.
A recent United Nations report estimates the preservation and restoration of peat bogs can reduce global greenhouse gas emissions by 10%.
Steps You can take to save peatlands:
Prince Charles announced in 1987 that he would no longer use peat in his gardening practices.You can do it too.
Use peat alternatives in place of peat in your gardening practices.
Coir or coconut fibre easily replaces peat and it helps solve two environmental problems. It keeps peat in our bogs and reduces the amount of coconut fibre in Sri Lanka and other Asian countries.
Compost kitchen and garden wastes and use them in your garden. This saves peat bogs and reduces waste going into the landfill.
Dec 04, 08- Information Meeting - Metro Vancouver invites you to a presentation of the Management Plan for the Burns Bog Ecological Conservancy Area - 6:30pm - Delta Town & Country Inn
