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Carbon Dynamics in Restored Secondary Tropical Peat Swamp Forests

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Tropical wetlands such as peat swamp forests (PSFs) have been known globally as one of the carbon (C)-rich ecosystems. However, there is still a lack of understanding of the C cycle in PSFs, especially in association with land use and cover changes (e.g., deforestation, degradation, and restoration). This study presents the C dynamics in terms of changing C stocks, removal, and emissions in restored tropical PSFs in Central Kalimantan. The permanent sampling plots (100 m x 100 m) were established in two restored forest sites and were assessed for their above- and below-ground C-stocks, aboveground primary productivity, total and heterotrophic soil respiration, and ground water level (GWL).
    Publication year

    2018

    Authors

    Saragi, M.F.

    Language

    English

    Keywords

    wetlands, tropics, peatlands, climate change, mitigation, soil carbon

    Geographic

    Indonesia

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