| How do draining and re-wetting affect carbon stores and greenhouse gas fluxes in peat soils? |
What
is the aim of the review?
To investigate the effects of draining and re-wetting on carbon stores and greenhouse gas fluxes in peat soils.
Who's in the review team?
What
is the rationale?
Peatlands represent an estimated 2-5%of global land cover, yet contain
between 30-50% of the world’s soil carbon store. Traditionally peat soils have been managed in a number of different ways, from drainage for forestry production to extraction for use in horticulture or as fuel. More recently, attempts to restore degraded peatland have focused on rewetting. Given their relative importance for carbon storage under a changing climate therefore, it is vital that the impacts of such management practices on greenhouse gas fluxes in peat soils are better understood.
This review is part of a collaboration between Environment Agency Wales (EAW) and the CEBC which aims to produce systematic reviews to inform EAW’s Climate Change Strategy. The review question has been formulated following consultation with the EAW’s policy group through a workshop held in April 2008.
At what stage is the review?
This review is currently at the draft review stage. Please check this page again soon for progress updates.
Comments?
If you would like to comment on any aspect of this review, please email us. Your feedback is appreciated.
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