peat definition

peat means a soil that is rich in organic matter
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;

More Definitions of peat

peat means organic soil composed of partially decomposed plant material that accumulates in some wetlands under saturated conditions;
peat means as defined in The Peatlands Stewardship Act, or any future amendment thereof;
peat means unconsolidated soil material consisting largely of undecomposed, or slightly decomposed, organic matter accumulated under conditions of excessive moisture.
peat means partially decayed plant matter found in bogs, marshy or damp areas. “permit” means a permit issued under this Bylaw.
peat means professional legal education and training comprising PEAT 1 and PEAT 2;
peat means peat as defined in The Peatlands Stewardship Act, or any future amendments;
peat means peat falling within CN code 2703 and includes any solid fuel manufactured from peat;