Authors:
Collier, R, C, Hughes, P, D, M., Evans, C, D., Edwards, M, E., Jones, P, S. and Rose, N, L.
Book:
Responsible Management of Peatlands
Venue:
Aberdeen
Keywords:
carbon-accumulation, peatland-monitoring, united-kingdom
Documentfile:
abd17pdf.collier.pdf
Summary:
Blanket peatlands are the most efficient British terrestrial habitat for carbon storage, and their protection is essential to meet greenhouse gas reduction targets. Many sites have become degraded as a result of centuries of intensive land use, with uncertain implications for carbon…