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Peatlands of Latin America and the Caribbean
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Peatlands in LAC are extensive, occurring in the tropical lowlands of the Amazon, the tropical mountains of the Andes, the temperate systems of Patagonia, and along the Caribbean coasts. While remote areas remain largely intact, others are rapidly degrading, mainly due to agriculture.
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United Nations Environment Programme (2024). Global Peatland Hotspot Atlas: The State of the World’s Peatlands in Maps. Visualizing global threats and opportunities for peatland conservation, restoration, and sustainable management. Nairobi.