Laboratory Methods for Testing Peat
Laboratory Methods for Testing Peat

Author: John L. Riley

Publisher: Ontario Ministry of Northern Development and Mines

Published: 1989

Total Pages: 72

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This inventory of the peat and peatland resources of Ontario was intended to provide information on possible fuel peat deposits as a means of encouraging increased energy self-sufficiency, as well as information on the resources of horticultural peat in the province. The inventory undertook laboratory analyses of over 1700 peat samples collected during the studies, the analysis of which entailed the development and standardization of required laboratory methods, and the assessment of the precision and accuracy of the reported data. This report details the specific laboratory methods which were used, and evaluates the results of internal and blind quality control tests. It also reports the results of several tests of particular methods, and suggests the precision levels from the use of these techniques.

Peat and Peatland Resources of Northwestern Ontario
Peat and Peatland Resources of Northwestern Ontario

Author: John L. Riley

Publisher:

Published: 1989

Total Pages: 202

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This inventory provides information on the possible energy and horticultural potential of the resource, and assists in land use planning and deposition by assembling data on the distribution, frequency and types of peatlands. During the inventory, 16 large study areas were the focus of detailed field surveys, reconnaissance and remote sensing studies, and laboratory analysis of peat materials. This report is one of 3 regional summaries, covering 88,000 sq km in northwestern Ontario, in the Armstrong, Rainy River, Ignace, Sioux Lookout, Longlac-Nakina and Dryden-Lac Seul areas. The report integrates field studies, laboratory studies and regional resource estimates.