Boglands by Merritt R. Turetsky

From the same publisher that brought us Grasslands, Profile Books present Boglands, another hugely enjoyable and informative treatise on the importance, beauty, and - literally - hidden depths of one of the earth’s most vital, yet under-recognised and under-valued resources.

Merritt Turetsky has managed to take a subject that might sound dry (or, rather, soggy) and instead has conjured a fascinating and deeply personal account of the world’s peatlands, fens and marshes, what makes them tick, how they have helped shaped humanity, and, vitally, their profound importance to the future of the planet.

A supremely easy and evocative read, this is will hugely appeal to anyone concerned about the environment.  

Boglands is published in hardback on 17 September and will be available in our shop.

David