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Subject: Re: Peatlands

On Mon, 28 Nov 1994, LARRY HODGSON wrote:
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>> I am looking for information sources for the peat market.
>> I would like to know how much is mined yearly,
>> who the mining companies are,
>> who they sell it to,
>> and what are the eventual products.
>> 
>> I am also interested in peat import and export statistics.
>> If anyone is familiar with such a source, please respond.

Larry--Two excellent sources of information on peatlands are Howard Crum at 
the University of Michigan, and Cyrus McQueen at Johnson State College, 
Vermont.  Both have written extensively on Sphagnum and peatlands.  Good 
luck.
Peter Neitlich
Department of Botany
Cordley Hall 2082
Oregon State University
Corvallis, OR 97331
(503) 737-1746
neitlicp@bcc.orst.edu
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