High net CO<sub>2</sub> and CH<sub>4</sub> release at a eutrophic shallow lake on a formerly drained fen

Drained peatlands often act as carbon dioxide (CO<sub>2</sub>) hotspots. Raising the groundwater table is expected to reduce their CO<sub>2</sub> contribution to the atmosphere and revitalise their function as carbon (C) sink in the long term. Without strict water management...

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Main Authors: D. Franz, F. Koebsch, E. Larmanou, J. Augustin, T. Sachs
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Copernicus Publications 2016-05-01
Series:Biogeosciences
Online Access:http://www.biogeosciences.net/13/3051/2016/bg-13-3051-2016.pdf