Virginia Once Drained and Dried Peatlands, but Now Eyes Them as Carbon Sinks

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By By Diana KruzmanJan 19, 2025, 4:55 am106 ptsTrending
The bogs, logged for centuries and recently burned, sequester far more carbon than forests. Now, thousands of acres are being “rewetted” as part of a restoration strategy. By Diana Kruzman Fred Wurster’s favorite time to walk through the Great Dismal Swamp is at dusk. Pushing through thick vegetation and…

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