Long-term carbon accumulation in two tropical mountain peatlands, Andes Mountains, Ecuador

Tropical peatlands form in at least two distinct altitudinal zones, namely lowlands and high mountains. Unlike lowland tropical peatlands, which are typically forested, tropical mountain peatlands are dominated by cushion plants, bryophytes and herbaceous plants. Tropical mountain peatlands are poor...

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Main Authors: R.A. Chimner, J.M. Karberg
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: International Mire Conservation Group and International Peat Society 2008-03-01
Series:Mires and Peat
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Online Access:http://www.mires-and-peat.net/map03/map_03_04.pdf