Global and regional importance of the tropical peatland carbon pool
Accurate inventory of tropical peatland is important in order to (a) determine the magnitude
of the carbon pool;(b) estimate the scale of transfers of peat‐derived greenhouse gases to …
of the carbon pool;(b) estimate the scale of transfers of peat‐derived greenhouse gases to …
High permeability explains the vulnerability of the carbon store in drained tropical peatlands
Tropical peatlands are an important global carbon (C) store but are threatened by drainage
for palm oil and wood pulp production. The store's stability depends on the dynamics of the …
for palm oil and wood pulp production. The store's stability depends on the dynamics of the …
Mapping deep peat carbon stock from a LiDAR based DTM and field measurements, with application to eastern Sumatra
R Vernimmen, A Hooijer, R Akmalia… - Carbon balance and …, 2020 - Springer
Background Reduction of carbon emissions from peatlands is recognized as an important
factor in global climate change mitigation. Within the SE Asia region, areas of deeper peat …
factor in global climate change mitigation. Within the SE Asia region, areas of deeper peat …
Greenhouse gas emissions in restored secondary tropical peat swamp forests
D Murdiyarso, MF Saragi-Sasmito, A Rustini - Mitigation and Adaptation …, 2019 - Springer
Restoration of deforested and drained tropical peat swamp forests is globally relevant in the
context of reducing emissions from deforestation and forest degradation. The seasonal flux …
context of reducing emissions from deforestation and forest degradation. The seasonal flux …
The high hydraulic conductivity of three wooded tropical peat swamps in northeast Peru: measurements and implications for hydrological function
The form and functioning of peatlands depend strongly on their hydrological status, but there
are few data available on the hydraulic properties of tropical peatlands. In particular, the …
are few data available on the hydraulic properties of tropical peatlands. In particular, the …
Modelling effects of seasonal variation in water table depth on net ecosystem CO2 exchange of a tropical peatland
M Mezbahuddin, RF Grant, T Hirano - Biogeosciences, 2014 - bg.copernicus.org
Seasonal variation in water table depth (WTD) determines the balance between aggradation
and degradation of tropical peatlands. Longer dry seasons together with human …
and degradation of tropical peatlands. Longer dry seasons together with human …
Soil water retention and carbon pools in tropical forested wetlands and marshes of the Gulf of Mexico
A Campos C, ME Hernández… - Hydrological …, 2011 - Taylor & Francis
The ability of marshes and forested wetlands to provide environmental services (water
retention in soil and carbon storage) was evaluated at three locations along the coast of …
retention in soil and carbon storage) was evaluated at three locations along the coast of …
Tropical peatland hydrology simulated with a global land surface model
Tropical peatlands are among the most carbon‐dense ecosystems on Earth, and their water
storage dynamics strongly control these carbon stocks. The hydrological functioning of …
storage dynamics strongly control these carbon stocks. The hydrological functioning of …
Hydrological function of rewetted peatlands linked to saturated hydraulic conductivity in Kubu Raya, West Kalimantan, Indonesia.
RY Mahardika, SD Tarigan… - … of Degraded & …, 2024 - search.ebscohost.com
The hydrological function of peatlands, one of which is acting as a medium for storing and
releasing water, undergoes alteration due to degradation. Saturated hydraulic conductivity …
releasing water, undergoes alteration due to degradation. Saturated hydraulic conductivity …
Peat soils
KT Osman, KT Osman - Management of soil problems, 2018 - Springer
Peat soils are the most dominant type of organic soils developed through centuries under
wetland conditions by the accumulation of partially decomposed and undecomposed plant …
wetland conditions by the accumulation of partially decomposed and undecomposed plant …