Kuresoo Bog

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Kuresoo Bog

Kuresoo Bog is a bog in Viljandi County, Estonia. [1] The bog is located in Soomaa National Park. [1] This bog is one of the largest in Estonia.

The area of the bog is 10,843 ha. [1]

Restoration Efforts

The restoration of Kuresoo Bog has been an ongoing effort in Estonia, the main goal of the restoration is to use different damming technologies, such that Sphagnum growth is at a good level. [2]

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References

  1. 1 2 3 "About Soomaa | Soomaa.com". soomaa.com. Retrieved 30 May 2020.
  2. "Restoring the Kuresoo bog, Estonia | NWRM.eu". nwrm.eu. Retrieved 15 February 2022.