What is a Fen?

Fens are an important wetland type in the mountains of California. Fens are permanently saturated wetlands, receiving significant water and nutrients from a ground source of water. Ground water fed fens are widespread in the California mountains of the Sierra Nevada, coast range, and southern Cascades.

Fens in Ireland FactsheetIrish Peatland Conservation Council

Fens, bogs and peatlands: 6+ million acres of Minnesota's unsung wilderness treasure

What is a Fen?

What are the differences between marsh, morass, bog, swamp, fen, mire, slough and everglade? - Quora

What is a Fen?

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Subalpine Fens - Colorado Native Plant Society