Bogs are economically important due to the peat and trees they produce. Bogs also provide us with various immaterial benefits, which is why they are worth preserving.

Bogs are long-lived carbon sinks that use carbon dioxide accumulated in the atmosphere to produce energy. Because bogs decompose slowly, large amounts of atmospheric carbon can be stored stored in their peat layers.

Bogs are also places where water is stored. The moss and peat layers of bogs absorb water and decrease the risk of flooding.

Bogs also produce a number of healthy and economically important berries, such as cloudberries and cranberries. 

Because Finland is the boggiest nation on the planet, bogs are part of our natural heritage.