Peatlands
Peatlands are some of the most fire-sensitive ecosystems in Europe — and also among the most underestimated. These water-rich environments store enormous amounts of carbon, but when dried out during hot seasons, they become highly flammable and difficult to extinguish.
From Latvia to Finland to northern Germany, peat fires are becoming more common, more intense, and harder to monitor — especially in vast, hard-to-access territories.
That’s where Sebelo’s solar-powered, outdoor smoke fire detection system makes a critical difference.
Why Peat Fires Are Especially Dangerous
Unlike forest or grassland fires, peat fires often burn underground. They smolder for days or weeks, unnoticed, and resurface unexpectedly. Traditional camera-based systems or satellite monitoring fail to detect the early signs — making intervention too late or inefficient.
What makes peat fires so dangerous:
Low, slow-burning heat that spreads underground
Release of toxic gases and greenhouse emissions
Difficult access for firefighters
Re-ignition risk even after rainfall
Peatlands often lie in remote or uninhabited areas, meaning early warning is the only real chance at protection.
Sebelo: A Smart Solution for Peatland Fire Risk
Sebelo sensors are small, weatherproof devices that monitor microclimate changes and air quality around the clock. Mounted on posts or trees, they detect the earliest signs of combustion before a fire reaches the surface.
What Sebelo sensors detect:
Smoke
Temperature fluctuations
Humidity drops
Pressure changes
This allows peatland managers, municipalities, or environmental groups to intervene early — before the fire spreads or becomes unmanageable.
Easy to Deploy in Sensitive Ecosystems
Peat bogs are fragile. They can't tolerate heavy machinery, trenches, or invasive systems. That’s why Sebelo is:
Solar-powered and wireless – no grid electricity needed
Battery-free – supercapacitors eliminate hazardous waste
LoRaWAN-based – long-range signal up to 10 km per gateway
Non-intrusive – sensors can be mounted without digging or cables
The system requires only:
1x LoRaWAN gateway per area (connected via cable or 4G SIM)
~1 sensor per hectar (customizable per terrain)
Real Use Scenarios
Nature reserves managing peatlands and biodiversity zones
State forest services needing fire monitoring in inaccessible marshes
Climate projects focused on preserving carbon-rich ecosystems
Peat extraction companies implementing early-warning systems in active or restored areas
Rewilding or restoration sites tracking fire threats and drought impact
What You Need to Set It Up
LoRaWAN Gateway
– Quantity: 1
– Coverage: up to 10 km radius
Sebelo Fire Sensors
– Quantity: depends on size (4+ recommended)
– Lifespan: up to 10 years
– Maintenance: none
Platform Access
– Includes real-time alerts, live map, historical data, and diagnostics
Why It Matters
Peatlands represent just 3% of the Earth’s land surface but store more carbon than all the world’s forests combined. Every uncontrolled fire means massive ecological loss, CO₂ release, and long-term damage to natural balance.
Sebelo is built to give peatland caretakers and environmental stewards a fighting chance — through real-time, local fire detection that works even where satellites fail.
Let’s Keep Peatlands Safe – Together
If you manage or protect peatlands, early detection is your first line of defense. Sebelo provides a reliable, cost-effective system for real-time peat bog fire monitoring — without disturbing the ecosystem.
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