Authors:
Dommain, R., J. Couwenberg and H. Joosten
Publication Date:
2010
Abstract/Summary:
This article explores the hydrological constraints on the existence of forested peat domes (peat swamp forests) in the humid tropics, the self-regulation mechanisms that enable them to persist and the implications for restoration of damaged domes. The most important requirement for the preservation of peat is permanent saturation by water. The variable input of precipitation must be translated into a constant water supply to the peat mound.
Resource Type:
Peer-reviewed Article
Source:
Mires and Peat
Link:
http://pixelrauschen.de/wbmp/media/map06/map_06_05.pdf