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Estonia

Estonia is considered to be among the countries that are richest in peatlands. Peatlands occupy 10,091 km2 or 22% of Estonia. Three peatland types have been identified; fens, transitional bogs and raised bogs. About 2,580 km2 of Estonia's peatlands have been drained for peat production. A peatland area of 565 km2 is protected for environmental and scientific investigation.

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	Estonia Mire landscape with tarn. Copyright Gaert Raeymakers 1999.
	Estonia Mire landscape with vistor boardwalk. Copyright Gaert Raeymakers 1999.
	Estonia Mire landscape with tarn. Copyright Gaert Raeymakers 1999.
	Estonia Mire landscape. Copyright Gaert Raeymakers 1999.

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