Evaluation of peat moss in some bogs of the Rainy River district, Ontario

Abstract

In this report, seventeen peat bogs in the Rainy River District of Ontario are illustrated by aerial photographs and are assessed from the viewpoints of location, access, area, depth, cover, drainage and nature of the peat material present. The locations of several other bogs in the district are noted. Analytical procedures and the importance of sampling are emphasized in this demonstration of the methodology of evaluating the potential of peat bogs for commercial development.