Greenhouse gas flux measurements in a forestry-drained peatland indicate a large carbon sink

Drainage for forestry purposes increases the depth of the oxic peat layer and leads to increased growth of shrubs and trees. Concurrently, the production and uptake of the greenhouse gases carbon dioxide (CO<sub>2</sub>), methane (CH<sub>4</sub&gt...

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Main Authors: A. Lohila, K. Minkkinen, M. Aurela, J.-P. Tuovinen, T. Penttilä, P. Ojanen, T. Laurila
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Copernicus Publications 2011-11-01
Series:Biogeosciences
Online Access:http://www.biogeosciences.net/8/3203/2011/bg-8-3203-2011.pdf