Greenhouse gas emissions from managed peat soils: is the IPCC reporting guidance realistic?
Drainage of peatlands leads to the decomposition of peat, resulting in substantial losses of carbon and nitrogen to the atmosphere. The conservation and restoration of peatlands can provide a major contribution to the mitigation of climate change. Improvements to guidance and capacity for reporting...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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International Mire Conservation Group and International Peatland Society
2011-03-01
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| Series: | Mires and Peat |
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| Online Access: | http://www.mires-and-peat.net/map08/map_08_02.pdf |