Muskeg

{
  "id": "MLC-T-ENV-018007",
  "term": "Muskeg",
  "field": "Environment",
  "definition": "A type of bog that has developed over thousands of years in depressions, on flat areas, and on gentle to steep slopes. These bogs have poorly drained, acidic, organic soils supporting vegetation that can be (1) predominantly sphagnum moss; (2) herbaceous plants, sedges, and rushes; (3) predominantly sedges and rushes; or (4) a combination of sphagnum moss and herbaceous plants. These bogs may have some shrub and stunted conifers, but not enough to classify them as forested lands.",
  "subject": "Chemicals, toxics and pesticides",
  "references": [
    "Nonpoint Pollution Source from Forestry Glossary; NPS Forestry Glossary"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/environment/muskeg/"
}