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Welcome To Burns Bog

Mission Statement: Conservation and Protection of Burns Bog Forever.

Some important Peat Bog Facts:

Peat bog store and filter 10% of the world's fresh water.
A typical peat extractor will take up to 22cm of peat per year, however it grows at approximately 1mm per year.
Carbon dioxide emissions from peatland exploitation are estimated tot be 3 billion tonnes per year.
A recent United Nations report estimates the preservation and restoration of peat bogs can reduce global greenhouse gas emissions by 10%.

Steps You can take to save peatlands:

Prince Charles announced in 1987 that he would no longer use peat in his gardening practices.You can do it too.
Use peat alternatives in place of peat in your gardening practices.
Coir or coconut fibre easily replaces peat and it helps solve two environmental problems. It keeps peat in our bogs and reduces the amount of coconut fibre in Sri Lanka and other Asian countries.
Compost kitchen and garden wastes and use them in your garden. This saves peat bogs and reduces waste going into the landfill.

What's New At The Bog

May 10, 2008 - Spirit of Delta Rally - 3pm South Delta Secondary School

June 8, 2008 - Pilgrimmage to the Bog

President's Message March 2008

Mar 09, 2008 - Chairman of the Boardwalk

Mar 08, 2008 - Celebrating Women and the Spirit of the Cranes Gala - Thank You to our Sponsors for a great evening!

Jan 20, 2008 - The Province features two articles on threat to Burns Bog from SFPR

Scientific Advisory Panel (SAP) Opinions to Environment Canada Concerning Potential Environmental Impacts of the Proposed South Fraser Perimeter Road on Burns Bog

New Board of Directors and Advisory Board Members - Providing Leadership and Guidance to the Burns Bog Conservation Society.

Sunbury Neighbourhood Association: fighting to stop the South Fraser Perimeter Road from damaging Burns Bog

Delta Nature Reserve Trail Map - PDF

Help with the Welcome to Burns Bog Project

Join the Burns Bog Group on FaceBook.com

Latest Legal Opinion and Hydrology report about the sale of the Bog.

Sorex rohweri
New & Rare Shrew found living in Burns Bog