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Slovakia

Slovakia has a peatland area of 4,505 ha². Three types of peatland have been identified; raised bogs, transitional bogs and minerotrophic (mineral rich) bogs. It is proposed to protect 774 ha² of peatland for nature conservation purposes.

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Bellau Meadows, paludifikation fen, Rakusy, Lower Tatra.
Copyright Michael Steiner 1999.

Strbske Pleso Bog, High Tatra.
Copyright Michael Steiner 1999.

Mrtoe Pleso Bog, High Tatra.
Copyright Michael Steiner 1999.

Triangle Lake Bog, High Tatra.
Copyright Michael Steiner 1999.

Small mountain mires at Tomanovski sedle, High Tatra.
Copyright Michael Steiner 1999.

Stankovany, flush with Travertine, Hodsh Mountains.
Copyright Michael Steiner 1999.

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	Bellau Meadows, paludifikation fen, Rakusy, Lower Tatra. Copyright Michael Steiner 1999.
	Strbske Pleso Bog, High Tatra. Copyright Michael Steiner 1999.
	Mrtoe Pleso Bog, High Tatra. Copyright Michael Steiner 1999.
	Triangle Lake Bog, High Tatra. Copyright Michael Steiner 1999.
	Small mountain mires at Tomanovski sedle, High Tatra. Copyright Michael Steiner 1999.
	Stankovany, flush with Travertine, Hodsh Mountains. Copyright Michael Steiner 1999.