Pressurized drainage can effectively reduce subsidence of peatlands – lessons from polder Spengen, the Netherlands

<p>Reducing soil subsidence caused by peat oxidation is a major challenge in the Dutch peatlands. To maintain suitable conditions for dairy farming water levels are periodically lowered to keep pace with soil subsidence. Consequently, soil subsidence continues, causing increasing water managem...

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Main Authors: J. Hoekstra, A. van Schie, H. A. van Hardeveld
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Copernicus Publications 2020-04-01
Series:Proceedings of the International Association of Hydrological Sciences
Online Access:https://www.proc-iahs.net/382/741/2020/piahs-382-741-2020.pdf