Re: Peat moss

> This was written by Jennifer Riley and posted on another 
> list. I believe it is pertinent to all gardeners.  Jenn gave 
> me permission to repost it here.  She is a biologist with the 
> Federal government currently working in the Delaware Water Gap 
> area of Pennsylvania.  I thought Jenn's post was compelling and 
> should be heard by as many people as possible.  Since she is not 
> on this list, if you would like to respond to her, please let me 
> know & I will put you in touch.

Hi Jaime,

   I seemed to recall watching something on one of the cable channels
   about peat harvesting, so I went out and searched the Internet
   for information confirming what I thought I had seen.

   I came up with

      http://peatmoss.com/pm-efaq.html

   which is the "Peat Moss FAQ" by the Canadian Peat Moss Association.
   They have several good links at the bottom, including one about
   environmental issues with peat moss harvesting.

   When I was up in Tomah, WI ("cranberry capital of the world", and a
   peat moss growing place) they claimed that their peat moss crop
   regenerated every three years (but I can't find the brochure and
   it's not mentioned on their web site).

   Is it possible that there are different kinds?  I don't doubt
   what Dr. Riley is saying, but it seems to contradict the findings
   by the North American Wetlands Conservation Council.  There
   has to be some explanation why...

Chris
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