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An Overview of the Science Underpinning Forestry on Peatland Habitats

Last updated :28 Oct 2024

Topic: Manage forests

This note provides a brief summary of the key scientific findings underpinning the supplementary guidance, and highlights the remaining scientific uncertainties.

Summary

Two primary sources have been drawn upon to provide this summary:

  • Forest Research (2010): Understanding the greenhouse gas implications of forestry on peat soils in Scotland
  • Morison J.I.L. (2013): Afforested Peatland Restoration. ClimateXChange policy brief

An Overview of the Science Underpinning Forestry on Peatland Habitats

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