What exactly is Sphagnum peat moss?
Sphagnum moss is the live, growing plant found in bogs or marshy environments. Sphagnum moss peat, on the other hand, is the partially decomposed moss that builds up over time in those wet conditions beneath the moss. Harvesters remove the top few inches of the liveSphagnum moss before collecting the peat from the bog. Although Sphagnum moss peat contains few nutrients, it absorbs added nutrients and releases them over time, as the plants require. It also has a high water-holding capacity, making it popular among gardeners as a soil conditioner. Source: NRRI peat group The state, county, and nearby city of Big Falls will reap significant economic benefits. Based on the analysis provided in the environmental impact statement, the project will result in net benefits of $2 million annually; five full-time, year-round jobs and 40 full-time seasonal jobs; and lease fees and royalties averaging in excess of $100,000 per year. At peak production, the bog will yield more than 150,000 cubic yar
