Authors:
Vera Luthardt, Hans Joosten, Corinna Schulz and Jorinna Prinz
Book:
Proceedings of the 15th International Peat Congress
Venue:
Kuching
Keywords:
gyttja, macrofossil, peat
Documentfile:
ipc16p480-484a163luthardt.joosten.etal_.pdf
Summary:
SUMMARY
The sequence of different peat types and often also gyttja types delivers important information on the original hydrological and ecological formation conditions of a peatland, which is a basic prerequisite for successful restoration. Therefore, the authors aim at enhancing the knowledge of the existence, characteristics and distribution of different peatland deposits by initiating a global database for peatland deposits. As first step, a data sheet with instructions for the standardized recording of relevant information and production of significant photographs has been designed and will be implemented and evaluated in some countries. Parallel to this, scientists worldwide are invited to contribute to the global database by mapping peatland deposits in their countries, promoting the constant expansion of the collection over the coming years…