The aim of this paper was to evaluate peat cover and water retention of the peat deposits in the Warta river basin. The total water resources of 972 peat deposits on the investigated area, considering water capacity index between 0,75 - 0,95, were calculated to 267,6 mln m3, and peatlands area index was β = 1,7%. Corrected inventory materials of peatlands in Poland were used for calculation. In terms of geology, among lowland bogs alder swamp-forest peat dominate (Alneti) and sedge peat (Cariceti) and sedge-reed peat (Cariceto Phragmiteti). Peat deposits of fluviogeneous and topogeneous alimentation prevail. Considering peatlands multifunctional importance, regional economy should always take notice of their hydrological function. ...
Stratigraphy of peat layer and under-peat deposits were investigated in detail. Evaluation of location of the peat-bog against the background of relief in alimentation aspect was also carried out. Investigations shows the "Buk Kamieński" peat deposit has Holocene origin. Peat forming process is accompanied by differentiated hydration states with prevalence of short-lived flood and state inflow of ground water. Regarding alimentation the peat-bog has soligenic-fluviogenic character. Stratigraphic investigations indicated that in peat deposit occurs many species of lowland bog type and one species of transitional moor type. Peat wood, genus Alnioni, species Alneti and Saliceti prevail. Besides such species of peat as: Cariceto-Bryaleti, Bryaleti, Cariceti, Cariceto-Phragmiteti and Sphagno-Cariceti occur. Under peat layer occurs calcareous and organic gyttja in places with shelly limestone. ...
