Peat Swamp Forests
Definition
Tropical moist forests where waterlogged soils prevent dead leaves and wood from fully decomposing, which over time creates thick layers of acidic peat (organic matter).
Source
Glossary. M.S. Ashton et al. (eds.), Managing Forest Carbon in a Changing Climate,DOI 10.1007/978-94-007-2232-3, © Springer Science +Business Media B.V. 2012