wise use of mires and peatlands - Peatland Ecology Research Group
wise use of mires and peatlands - Peatland Ecology Research Group
wise use of mires and peatlands - Peatland Ecology Research Group
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GLOSSARY OF CONCEPTS AND TERMS167Fossil fuelsFunctionGeochemistryGeogenousGeologicalGeomorphologyGeosphereGreenho<strong>use</strong> effectGreenho<strong>use</strong> gasesGrossformGrowing mediaHeat capacityHistory functionHolismHolisticHolistic rationalismHoloceneHorizontal mireHumicFuels derived from the ancient remains <strong>of</strong> plants <strong>and</strong> animals,preserved in rocks in the earth’s crust with high carbon <strong>and</strong>hydrogen content.A directional action <strong>of</strong> an entity that positively affects the object<strong>of</strong> the action (i.e. is <strong>use</strong>ful). Function is the complement <strong>of</strong> <strong>use</strong>,i.e. one entity <strong>use</strong>s the function provided by another entity.The chemistry <strong>of</strong> the crust <strong>of</strong> the earth.Originating from bedrock (e.g. water feeding a mire).Relating to the study <strong>of</strong> the earth’s crust from earliest time tothe commencement <strong>of</strong> the historical period.The science <strong>of</strong> form <strong>of</strong> the earth’s surface, including structure<strong>and</strong> development.The solid part <strong>of</strong> the earth, as distinct from the atmosphere,the hydrosphere, the pedosphere, the biosphere <strong>and</strong> thenoosphere.Warming that results when solar radiation is trapped by theatmosphere; ca<strong>use</strong>d by atmospheric gases that allow sunshineto pass through but absorb heat that is radiated back from thewarmed surface <strong>of</strong> the earth.Any gas in the atmosphere that contributes to the greenho<strong>use</strong>effect. These include carbon dioxide, methane, ozone, nitrousoxide, CFCs, <strong>and</strong> water vapour. Most occur naturally as well asbeing created by human activity.German term referring to the l<strong>and</strong>form or overall shape <strong>of</strong> a mireor peatl<strong>and</strong>.The media in which plants are grown, including soil, various forms<strong>of</strong> compost, rockwool, peat.The amount <strong>of</strong> heat required to raise the temperature <strong>of</strong> an objectby one degree Celsius.Value related to cultural continuity.1. A moral position that attaches intrinsic value to groupingsor systems.2. The scientific perspective that wholes are more thanthe simplesum <strong>of</strong> their parts.Pertaining to holism.The idea that this world is the “best” <strong>of</strong> all possible worlds, witha maximum economy <strong>of</strong> premises <strong>and</strong> fundamental laws, amaximum diversity <strong>of</strong> resulting phenomena, <strong>and</strong> its consistency,order, or harmony.The period since approximately 10,000 years ago (i.e. since thelast glaciation).Mire without a pronounced slope.Relating to decomposed organic matter in the soil.
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