The Potential of Birch Afforestation as an After-Use Option for Industrial Cutaway Peatlands

Authors:
Renou-Wilson, F., M. Po_lla_nen, K. Byrne, D. Wilson and E.P. Farrell

Publication Date:
2010

Abstract/Summary:
In the next few decades, industrial peat extraction will cease gradually over more than 80,000 hectares of cutaway peatlands in Ireland and alternative land uses will change the landscape of these areas. This study showed that substantial natural regeneration of downy birch (Betula pubescens) can occur on abandoned as well as cutaway peatlands afforested with conifers.

Resource Type:
Peer-reviewed Article

Source:
Suoseura

Link:
http://www.suoseura.fi/Alkuperainen/suo/pdf/Suo61_Renou.pdf