Domination of growing-season evapotranspiration over runoff makes ditch network maintenance in mature peatland forests questionable
In Finland, ditch network maintenance (DNM) is carried out annually on 60–70,000 ha of drained peatland to promote tree growth for forestry purposes. However, it is important to avoid ditching that contributes little to the stand growth and productivity, both to improve the economical profitability...
| Main Authors: | , , , , , , , , , |
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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International Mire Conservation Group and International Peat Society
2013-04-01
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| Series: | Mires and Peat |
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| Online Access: | http://www.mires-and-peat.net/map11/map_11_02.pdf |