Fens vs. Bogs

Wetlands are very important ecosystems; they help filter water and mitigate flooding. There are four general types of wetlands in the United State

Fens in Ireland FactsheetIrish Peatland Conservation Council

1. Schematic diagrams of different types of bogs and fens. Bogs receive

Fens, bogs and peatlands: 6+ million acres of Minnesota's unsung wilderness treasure

Wetland who's who: Do you know your bogs from your fens? - Cottage Life

What is a Fen?

A Marsh? A Bog? A Swamp? A Fen? - Sierra Club BC

Fen, Bog and Swamp: A Short History of Peatland Destruction and Its Role in the Climate Crisis by Annie Proulx

Bogs and Fens

Montana Field Guide