Sustainable use of Estonian peat reserves and environmental challenges
Estonia is rich in peatlands, which cover 22.3% of its territory. About 1/4 of them are under protection, ~ 2% have been assigned for peat production, and ~ 1% is abandoned. Several peatlands are drained, which poses a challenge to their sustainability. The use of Estonian peat resources is regulate...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Estonian Academy Publishers
2008-06-01
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| Series: | Estonian Journal of Earth Sciences |
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| Online Access: | http://eap.ee/public/Estonian_Journal_of_Earth_Sciences/2008/issue_2/earth-2008-2-87-93.pdf |