Keywords: Tropical peatland

Industrial Plantations on Southeast Asian Peatlands: 2010 Situation With Analysis of Historical Expansion and Future Projections
Theme IX. Tropical peatlands SUMMARY In this paper we present the extent of industrial plantations in 2010, their historical...

Progression of Peatland Degradation and Conversion Processes in Sumatra
Theme IX. Tropical peatlands SUMMARY In this study we used over 50 high resolution satellite images to analyse sequences...

Integrated Tropical Peatland Management
Theme IX. Tropical peatlands Abstract This poster displays key methods and strategies for Integrated Tropical Peatland Management. To ensure...

To evaluate environmental performance of oil palm planted on tropical peatland via life cycle assesment
Theme IX. Tropical peatlands Abstract Oil palm is a very important industry in Malaysia, accounting for 38% of the...

The Carbon Balance of Tropical Peatlands: A Global Perspective
Theme IX. Tropical peatlands SUMMARY Tropical peatlands are some of the planet’s most carbon-dense ecosystems, with a substantial carbon...

Is Water Table the Most Important Factor Influencing Soil C Flux in Tropical Peatland?
Theme IX. Tropical peatlands SUMMARY This paper aims to further investigate the role of the water table on soil...

Regulatory Factors of Soil CH4 Fluxes in Different Ages of Oil Palm on Tropical Peatland, Sarawak, Malaysia
Theme IX. Tropical peatlands SUMMARY The objectives of this study were to quantify soil methane (CH4) fluxes and determine...

Recognizing the Complexity of Tropical Peatland Ecosystems and Management for Sustainability Purposes
Theme IX. Tropical peatlands SUMMARY This paper examines the drivers of change to peatland vegetation cover in Central Kalimantan...

Energy Flux Measurements and Meteorological Observations in an Oil Palm Plantation on Tropical Peatlands in Sarawak, Malaysia
Theme IX. Tropical peatlands SUMMARY Land use change plays an important role in influencing the energy fluxes in terrestrial...

The Impact of Drainage and Degradation on Tropical Peatland Hydrology, and Its Implications for Effective Rehabilitation
Theme IX. Tropical peatlands SUMMARY Clearing and draining tropical Peat Swamp Forests lowers water tables and causes rapid subsidence...