The history of the peat manufacturing industry in The Netherlands: Peat moss litter and active carbon

This article describes the development of three major forms of peat processing by the manufacturing industry in The Netherlands since the last quarter of the 19th century. At a time when peat as a fuel was gradually being replaced by coal, the first form was the peat moss litter industry. Peat moss...

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Main Authors: M.A.W. Gerding, E.H.K. Karel, G.E. de Vries
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: International Mire Conservation Group and International Peatland Society 2015-11-01
Series:Mires and Peat
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Online Access:http://mires-and-peat.net/media/map16/map_16_10.pdf