Shallow inundation favours decomposition of Phragmites australis leaves in a near-natural temperate fen

Mowing is widely used in temperate fens to conserve typical flora and fauna by creating or maintaining low, sparse, treeless vegetation with a thin litter layer. In certain cases the removal of the mown biomass may not be feasible because of high costs, or not desirable because of increased disturba...

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Main Authors: C. Völlm, F. Tanneberger
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: International Mire Conservation Group and International Peat Society 2014-09-01
Series:Mires and Peat
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Online Access:http://mires-and-peat.net/media/map14/map_14_06.pdf