Impacts of land use, restoration, and climate change on tropical peat carbon stocks in the twenty-first century: implications for climate mitigation

Authors:
Warren, M., S. Frolking, D. Zhaohua and S. Kurnianto

Publication Date:
2016

Abstract/Summary:
The climate mitigation potential of tropical peatlands has gained increased attention as Southeast Asian peatlands are being deforested, drained and burned at very high rates, causing globally significant carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions to the atmosphere. We used a process-based dynamic tropical peatland model to explore peat carbon (C) dynamics of several management scenarios within the context of simulated twenty-first century climate change.

Resource Type:
Peer-reviewed Article

Source:
Mitigation and Adaptation Strategies for Global Change

Link:
http://www.cifor.org/library/6132/impacts-of-land-use-restoration-and-climate-change-on-tropical-peat-carbon-stocks-in-the-twenty-first-century-implications-for-climate-mitigation/