Though they are known more commonly as fens, marshes, bogs, mires, or swamps, peatlands are an important part of our ecosystem. Generally considered a type of wetland, they are, according to the International Union for the Conservation of Nature, “critical for preventing and mitigating the effects of climate change, preserving biodiversity, minimizing flood risks, and ensuring safe drinking water.” Sounds like a lot, right? And yet, because they are made of peat moss, these areas are subject to a variety of threats which put their…