The ecology of British upland peatlands : climate change, drainage, keystone insects and breeding birds

Northern peatlands provide important ecosystem services and support species adapted to cold, wet conditions. However, drainage and climate change could cause peatlands to become drier, threatening ecosystem functions and biodiversity. British blanket bogs occur towards the southern extent of norther...

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Main Author: Carroll, Matthew John
Other Authors: Thomas, C. D. ; Pearce-Higgins, J. W. ; Dennis, P. D. ; Ewing, S.
Published: University of York 2012
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Online Access:http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.566319