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  • Author(s): Yaworski, Bev
  • Source:
    Alive: Canada's Natural Health & Wellness Magazine. Oct2015, Issue 396, p95-98. 3p.
  • Additional Information
    • Subject Terms:
      CONSERVATION of natural resources; ECOLOGY; MEDICINAL plants; NATURE
    • Subject Terms:
      CANADA
    • Abstract:
      The article calls for the protection of bogs and discusses the importance of these wetlands to people's health and for improving air quality. It highlights the ecological diversity of bogs, the role of bogs in climate control and erosion protection, and its use for medicinal and healing treatments. Information is also provided on bogs across Canada including Mer Bleue Bog in Ontario, Burns Bog in British Columbia and Kejimkujik national park in Nova Scotia.