Ombrotrophic

Additionally, the presence of more nutrient-demanding species in drainage channels draining ombrotrophic bog areas suggests nutrient removal from these ecosystems.

[2] Vegetation in ombrotrophic bogs is adapted to survive in nutrient-poor conditions, with Sphagnum mosses playing a critical role in its nutrient cycle and retention.

This moss is critical in bogs for its ability to absorb and retain moisture and nutrients from the atmosphere, and to retard vascular plant growth, thus contributing to carbon (C) sequestration.

With a warmer and drier climate, without the effect of N deposition, bog communities in Canada are likely to shift and could become weaker C sinks or even C sources.

[4] However, despite their significance as sources of fuel and horticultural peat moss, there is still much to uncover about the ecological and biogeochemical processes of ombrotrophic bogs.

One of the main challenges is the infrequent sample intervals and the lack of chemical data on surface peat or sufficient information on habitat conditions.

Therefore, despite the recognition of their importance, ombrotrophic bogs remain relatively understudied, highlighting the need for further research to fill these knowledge gaps and gain a comprehensive understanding of their ecological processes.