The analysis of charcoal in peat and organic sediments
The abundance of charcoal in sediments has been interpreted as a ‘fire history’ at about 1,000 sites across the globe. This research effort reflects the importance of fire in many ecosystems, and the diversity of processes that can be affected by fire in many landscapes. Fire appears to reflect clim...
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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/map07/map_07_09.pdf |