1. World problems
  2. Threatened alkaline bog habitats

Threatened alkaline bog habitats

  • Endangered fen habitats
  • Threatened fen peatlands
  • Threatened sedge meadow habitats

Incidence

Since the drainage of the black fen areas of East Anglia in the 17th century for farmland, wind erosion has caused the loss of 80% of their original extent.

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SDG

Sustainable Development Goal #10: Reduced InequalitySustainable Development Goal #15: Life on Land

Metadata

Database
World problems
Type
(G) Very specific problems
Subject
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Language
English
Last update
Dec 3, 2024