Big win: Protecting Wetland and Peatland Ecosystems

Wetlands and peatlands are key ecosystems containing approximately 20% of global soil organic carbon stocks. Peat swamp forests have sequestered carbon for millennia, storing a globally significant reservoir below ground.

Bibliographic Details
Main Author: International Center for Tropical Agriculture
Format: Brief
Language:Inglés
Published: International Center for Tropical Agriculture 2016
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Online Access:https://hdl.handle.net/10568/77752
Description
Summary:Wetlands and peatlands are key ecosystems containing approximately 20% of global soil organic carbon stocks. Peat swamp forests have sequestered carbon for millennia, storing a globally significant reservoir below ground.