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Mapping and Monitoring Peatland Conditions from Global to Field Scale
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Peatlands cover only 3–4% of the Earth’s surface, but they store nearly 30% of global soil carbon stock. This significant carbon store is under threat as peatlands continue to be degraded at alarming...
Restoration of Boreal Wetlands Increases Bat Activity
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Wetlands are important habitats for insectivorous bats, as the presence of water promotes insect abundance and provides drinking water for wildlife, and therefore could promote bat conservation...
Restoring Drained Peatlands: A Necessary Step to Achieve Global Climate Goals
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Peatlands cover about 400 million hectares (ha), or 3% of the land surface of our planet. Yet they store more carbon, more effectively and for longer periods, than any other ecosystem on land. Intact...