The final way bogs can develop is through the spreading of blanket bogs through wooded areas in upland ecosystems. Bogs are not suitable for many plants and animals because of several factors. As mentioned earlier, bogs have a very low plant nutrient levels making it possible for only plants and animals with specific adaptations to survive in bog habitats. Waterlogged conditions, extreme temperatures, and acidic waters also make this habitat suitable to very specialized and unique flora and fauna. Bogs provide our environment with three extremely important duties.
Bogs prevent downstream flooding by absorbing direct precipitation and runoff.
Bogs protect water quality by interrupting and filtering runoff. Lastly, bogs provide critical habitats for unique plant and animal communities.