A fen is a type of peat-accumulating wetland fed by mineral-rich ground or surface water. [1] [2] It is one of the main types of wetland along with marshes, swamps, and bogs. Bogs and fens, …

Fens are peat-forming wetlands that rely on groundwater input and require thousands of years to develop and cannot easily be restored once destroyed. Fens are also hotspots of biodiversity. …

fen, type of wetland ecosystem, especially a low-lying area, wholly or partly covered with water and dominated by grasses and grasslike plants such as sedges and reeds. Fens develop on …

The term "fen" is used to describe a class of open, wetland plant communities dominated by sedges, which develop where the ground surface is continuously wet and a layer of dead plant …

Jun 24, 2023 · Both fens and bogs belong to the latter-most group of palustrine wetlands, which are those that are dominated by trees, shrubs, and/or emergent vegetation. They are also …

Jun 20, 2024 · A fen wetland is a type of peatland that relies on groundwater input and develops over thousands of years. Fens are characterized by a high water table and slow internal …

May 22, 2017 · Essentially wet prairies, fens are unique wetlands on a slope, characterized by plant communities found in sun-drenched landscapes: A continuous flow of cool groundwater …

Fens are peatlands with deep organic deposits and are influenced by slow, lateral water movement. Often referred to as “muskeg,” fens are the most extensive wetlands in the western …

Dec 14, 2021 · Fens are palustrine wetlands characterized by alkaline, often mineral-rich soils, though fens can also be somewhat acidic depending on the type of soil or rock that the …

May 15, 2018 · Fens are wetlands with moderate or low fertility and they are fed by surface runoff and groundwater. Fens are mostly found on gentle slopes. The principal feature of a fen is the …