The grassy openings and edges of these forests, especially where sedges, ferns, and shrubs grow, and where the soil is loose and crumbly, are habitats the bog lemming prefers. It also inhabits wetter ...

These plants benefit from the unique properties of bog peat, including its water retention capabilities and organic richness.

A rare Hawaiian plant community in the 80-acre Kanaele bog located above Kalaheo town will be protected due to a 10-year agreement between The Nature Conservancy of Hawaii and a Kaua‘i-based ...