Mineral Matter in Peat: Its Occurrence, Form, and Distribution

To fully understand the mechanisms for mineral matter distribution and deposition within the original peat types and peat environments, a workshop was held on the occurrence, form, and distribution of mineral matter in peat. The goal was to share a variety of expertises, define areas of needed crucial research, develop new lines of research, and above all, begin to communicate results. The workshop was divided into six sessions: (1) origin of and processes for mineral matter in peat; (2) mineral matter studies of cool climate peat deposits; (3) mineral matter studies of warmer, southeastern peat deposits; (4) sulfur in peat; (5) silica and silicates in peat; and (6) techniques and problems in peat analysis.