An introduction to the bofedales of the Peruvian High Andes

In Peru, the term “bofedales” is used to describe areas of wetland vegetation that may have underlying peat layers. These areas are a key resource for traditional land management at high altitude. Because they retain water in the upper basins of the cordillera, they are important sources of water an...

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Published in:	Mires and Peat
Main Author:	M.S. Maldonado Fonkén
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	International Mire Conservation Group and International Peatland Society 2015-06-01
Subjects:	cushion bog high-altitude peat land management Peru tropical peatland wetland
Online Access:	http://mires-and-peat.net/media/map15/map_15_05.pdf