Climate Change Mitigation through Land Use on Rewetted Peatlands – Cross-Sectoral Spatial Planning for Paludiculture in Northeast Germany
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DOI: 10.1007/s13157-020-01310-8
Abstract: Drainage of peatlands causes severe environmental damage, including high greenhouse gas emissions. Peatland rewetting substantially lowers these emissions. After rewetting, paludiculture (i.e. agriculture and forestry on wet peatlands) is a promising land use option. In… read more here.
Keywords: permanent grassland; land; northeast germany; land use ... See more keywords
Productivity and Topsoil Quality of Young and Old Permanent Grassland: An On-Farm Comparison
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DOI: 10.3390/su12072600
Abstract: Renewing agricultural grasslands for improved yields and forage quality generally involves eliminating standing vegetation with herbicides, ploughing and reseeding. However, grassland renewal may negatively affect soil quality and related ecosystem services. On clay soil in… read more here.
Keywords: soil organic; quality; permanent grassland; productivity ... See more keywords