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Peat landscapes

peat

Open, water-rich landscapes with peat soils, characterised by a pattern of ditches and parcels, now mainly grassland for livestock.

Peat landscapes landscape
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Soil

Veen (koopveen, bosveen); ondiep liggende veenlagen

Water

Hoog grondwaterpeil (-0,20m tot +0,20m); peilbeheer noodzakelijk voor paludicultuur

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Primary opportunities

Suitable crops

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