Page 32 - audiovisual media- A Visual Quest for Climate Harmony_Neat

Peatlands and
Peatlands and

Biodiversity
Biodiversity

Direction: Read the following text!

https://tinyurl.com/audio-text-5

Peatlands, also called bogs, fens, or wetlands, are special places in nature that are really

important for the environment and culture. They're like soft, wet areas where mosses

build up and break down slowly because of all the water.

South Sumatra contains the second largest peatland area in Sumatra, accounting for

around 25 to 35 percent of the island's total land area of 9 million hectares. South

Sumatra's peatlands are home to a diverse range of plants and animals, and they serve

a crucial role in controlling the region's climate and water resources. However, these

peatlands are threatened by deforestation, drainage, and wildfires.

Peatlands are important for several reasons:

·store a lot of carbon, which helps slow down climate change.

·support a variety of plants and animals, including some that are in danger of

disappearing.

·help prevent floods and droughts by controlling the flow of water.

·filter water, making it cleaner and better quality.

·provide food, water, and other things for the people who live nearby.