Peat and other organic soils under agricultural use in Germany: Properties and challenges for classification
Under natural conditions, peatlands store large amounts of soil organic carbon (SOC). However, they are under threat due to drainage which leads to mineralisation of soil organic matter to carbon dioxide (CO2). This situation is especially severe in Germany, where more than 70 % of peat and other or...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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International Mire Conservation Group and International Peat Society
2021-08-01
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| Series: | Mires and Peat |
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| Online Access: | http://www.mires-and-peat.net/pages/volumes/map27/map2719.php |