Bogs have many important roles in ecological systems: transferring carbon and nitrogen from biogenic into geological circulation, taking up CO2 from the atmosphere, and cooling the climate by hydration, among other functions. Despite having a high level of self-restoration, new data shows that 70% of natural bogs have been altered, mainly because of drainage due to agriculture, cattle, wood and energy production. This is why we are here: by studying bogs we have the chance to improve approaches to conserving them and using them sustainably.4 comments
Fabio, could you define "bog"? Where do bogs occur in Brazil?
Bob Buschbader | Posted Sat 08 Aug 2009 10:34AM
Fabio, I'm following your trip. God bless you and bring many new features to tell us here in Brazil.
Interesting what you said about natural bogs - and my curiosity is the same as Bob Buschabade.
Abraços
Célia Oliveira | Posted Mon 10 Aug 2009 9:57AM
Hey Brother,
Is it possible to plant these bogs in Sao Paulo? Could you explain what is it? Is it a plant? If so, bring some seeds.
Kisses.
Flavia Abdala | Posted Tue 11 Aug 2009 5:34PM
Fabio,
I'm enjoyingh your comments on your trip. I'm just missing your updates, although I can realize how busy you are.
Hopefully, you can share with us your fndings and feelings on those far away lands.
Enjoy your stay.
