Effects of peatland drainage management on peak flows
Open ditch drainage has historically been a common land management practice in upland blanket peats, particularly in the UK. However, peatland drainage is now generally considered to have adverse effects on the upland environment, including increased peak flows. As a result, drain blocking has becom...
Main Authors: | C. E. Ballard, N. McIntyre, H. S. Wheater |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Copernicus Publications
2012-07-01
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Series: | Hydrology and Earth System Sciences |
Online Access: | http://www.hydrol-earth-syst-sci.net/16/2299/2012/hess-16-2299-2012.pdf |
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