The potential peatland extent and carbon sink in Sweden, as related to the Peatland / Ice Age Hypothesis
Peatlands cover approximately 65,600 km2 (16 %) of the Swedish land area. The available areas suitable for peatland expansion are far from occupied after ca. 12,000 years of the present interglacial. We estimate the potential extent of peatland in Sweden, based on slope properties of possible areas...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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International Mire Conservation Group and International Peatland Society
2012-09-01
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| Series: | Mires and Peat |
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| Online Access: | http://www.mires-and-peat.net/map10/map_10_08.pdf |