Hydrological self-regulation of domed peatlands in south-east Asia and consequences for conservation and restoration

This article explores the hydrological constraints on the existence of forested peat domes (peat swamp forests) in the humid tropics, the self-regulation mechanisms that enable them to persist and the implications for restoration of damaged domes. The most important requirement for the preservation...

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Main Authors: R. Dommain, J. Couwenberg, H. Joosten
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: International Mire Conservation Group and International Peatland Society 2010-10-01
Series:Mires and Peat
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Online Access:http://www.mires-and-peat.net/map06/map_06_05.pdf