peat definition

peat means dead and partially decomposed plant remains that have accumulated in situ under waterlogged conditions;
peat means 35% or more peat, peat soil, peat bog, peat land, mire or any other form of sedentarily accumulated material consisting of decomposing and/or dead organic material, when burned produces dense smoke and offensive odors;
peat means organic soil composed of partially decomposed plant material that accumulates in some wetlands under saturated conditions;

More Definitions of peat

peat means as defined in The Peatlands Stewardship Act, or any future amendment thereof;
peat means partially decayed plant matter found in bogs, marshy or damp areas. “permit” means a permit issued under this Bylaw.
peat means soil which has an organic content (that is, content consisting of living and dead plant and animal material) of more than 60%,
peat means peat as defined in The Peatlands Stewardship Act, or any future amendment there of;
peat means peat as defined in The Peatlands Stewardship Act, or any future amendments;
peat means professional legal education and training including non-PEAT 1, PEAT 1 and PEAT 2;
peat means a carbonaceous deposit composed of par- tially decayed vegetable matter capable of being used as a soil conditioner or a fuel when air-dried or proc- essed by other means. (“tourbe”)