Minerotrophic peat

Thick organic (>40cm) layer
Groundwater-fed
Poor decomposition and pH >4.5

Photograph of a mineratrophic peat soil profile exposed in a soil pit. The dark brown to black peat soil appears wet and organic-rich, with partially decomposed plant material visible throughout the profile. A measuring scale marked in centimetres runs vertically along the left side of the pit.

Located near streams, hollows or other areas with high groundwater table

Map of Ireland titled “Mineratrophic Peat Soils.” Small green highlighted areas show the distribution of mineratrophic peat soils scattered across parts of the Midlands, west, and south of the country. County boundaries are outlined in grey, with a legend identifying mineratrophic peat in dark green.