Both Dr. J.D. Reynolds and I believe the term "Red-bog" generally refers to Raised Bogs in Ireland. This may relate to the higher percentage cover of Sphagnum species on raised vs. blanket type peats. Unfortnately, I have nothing to back up this statment at present.
Aine O Connor.
Aine O Connor
Freshwater Biology
Zoology Department
Trinity College
Dublin 2
Tel: +353-1-608 1251
Fax: +353-1-677 8094
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