Essays about: "Peatland agriculture"
Found 4 essays containing the words Peatland agriculture.
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1. Biogeochemistry and Peat Properties of Restored Peatlands
University essay from SLU/Dept. of Forest Ecology and ManagementAbstract : Globally, peatlands comprise the most important soil organic carbon pool storing approximately one third of all terrestrial soil carbon. Drainage can turn peatlands to net sources of carbon dioxide. Peatlands have historically been drained to increase the productivity of agriculture and forestry. READ MORE
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2. Impacts of peatland drainage on soil properties : a study of drainage effects on boreal peatlands in northern Sweden
University essay from SLU/Dept. of Forest Ecology and ManagementAbstract : Peatlands cover approximately 3% of the terrestrial surface on Earth and perform several important ecosystem functions, such as carbon storage and water retention. During the late 19th and early 20th centuries, approximately 2 million hectares of peatlands in Sweden were drained to manage the land for forestry and agriculture. READ MORE
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3. Greenhouse gas emissions from compacted peat soil
University essay from SLU/Dept. of Soil and EnvironmentAbstract : Cultivated peat soils are a main driver for CO2 and N2O emissions, while the gas fluxes are dependent on intrinsic soil properties and land use. Sand addition into peat soils might reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and enhance soil strength, and thus the ability to tolerate soil compaction. READ MORE
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4. Klimatpåverkan av att pyrolysera dränerad torv : en konsekvens-LCA för användandet av biokol i betong
University essay from SLU/Dept. of Energy and TechnologyAbstract : In Sweden there is approximately 6.4 million hectares of peatlands, which is about 15 % of the total land area. A significant proportion of peatlands, 2,4 million hectares, is affected by human drainage to promote agriculture and forest production. READ MORE
