Lodge active raised bog project – success after 5 years

Authors:
Katie Geraghty

Book:
Responsible Management of Peatlands

Venue:
Aberdeen

Keywords:
bog, drainage, ireland, project

Documentfile:
abd17pdf.geraghty-abstract-poster.pdf

Summary:

Scientists describe a timeline of successful raised bog restoration following re-wetting. First, physical change – increased water levels and chemical conditions, followed by medium-term re-vegetation and finally long-term topographical changes…