Drainage is a major means of the conversion of tropical peat forests into agriculture.
Accordingly, drained peat becomes a large source of carbon. However, the amount of …

The peat compaction method is currently adopted by Malaysia oil palm companies to
mitigate the uprising environmental issues. This method is claimed to be effective in …

Indonesia has the largest peatland area in the tropical region, situated mainly in Sumatra,
Kalimantan and Papua. Peat is an organic substance which is highly combustible in dry …

The physical and hydrological properties of peat from seven peatlands in northern
Maputaland (South Africa) were investigated and related to the degradation processes of …

The decrease in groundwater level (GWL) on peatlands, especially in the dry season, can
lead to extensive peat drying and making it more vulnerable to the occurrence of wildfire …

Peatlands with very high C contents are generally considered a source of greenhouse gas
(GHG) emissions. This research aimed to quantify the changes in peatland characteristics …

The use of mineral soil analysis procedures in peat soils is considered unsuitable. Peat soil
is vulnerable to disturbance, which leads to the damage of peat inert structure, such as the …

Low frond desiccation (LFD) on oil palm plantation has been a major issue, which often
occurs on peatland. LFD is generally associated with a fluctuation of peatland water table …

Today, peatland fires cause peat soil changes and release carbon emissions. The area
protected as a peat conservation area in 2019 was not spared from fire incidents, where the …

The term irreversible drying is known as a condition when peat soil material is dry and
cannot be re-wet after an intensive drying. This condition is a result of peat soil …