local peat

[′lō·kəl ‚pēt]

(geology)

Peat formed by groundwater. Also known as basin peat.

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Therefore, detailed further study is needed to figure out a complete guideline for local peat soil of different region in Malaysia to prepare eco-friendly and cost-effective peat added bricks.

Effect of peat on physicomechanical properties of cemented brick

He is urging Northumberland County Council to seek Fintry-style deals when giving conditional approval for new wind farm applications above a specified size, together with securing safeguards for local peat reserves.

Wind farm profits idea for residents; Campaigner's deal in return for community

The formation of our local peat and its present decline are both natural developments and will continue until climatic conditions change once more.

Going to the bogs; Mailbag

Nowadays only approximately 15 percent of peat resources in Latvia are used in heat production, which constitute an insignificant share of the country's energy consumption (to compare, 10 percent of Ireland's energy supply comes from local peat lands).

Energy production in Latvia--the force driving the country forward

The new power plant will use biofuels and local peat as fuels.

Fortum Corporation subsidiary to build new heat and power plant in Estonia

And they believe the local peat and climate will produce a classic malt.

Whisky's in as RAF move out

Apparently the local peat conserved what later proves to be a three-century-old head.

Haunted Ground

The "black dirt", our local peat moss, added organic matter to the sand, but was low in nutrients.

The challenge of Northern Gardening. (2003 Feature Section--"Themes and Extremes")