A tribute to Keith Barber
As Bogologists interested in using peatlands as a source of information on past climate change, we are primarily here due to the work of one man. That man is Professor […]
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Bogs are beautiful: the art of peatlands (part 1)
Peat bogs are beautiful places. From the intricate patterns of a Sphagnum leaf up close to the sharp and colourful contrasts created by the different species on the bog surface, […]
Severed heads and shattered skulls: the darker side of Bogology
Gather round friends, it’s time for a rather gruesome Bogology tale… I hope you’re not reading this over your breakfast. It was a late spring morning in 1983 when they […]
Kew, Darwin and … Bogology!
Traditionally, Bogology has mainly taken place in northern Europe and North America. In these regions botanical understanding is plentiful and easily available and, as a result, we know all about […]
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