Explores how the management of wetlands can influence carbon storage
and fluxes.
Wetlands are vital natural assets, including their ability to take-up
atmospheric carbon and restrict subsequent carbon loss to facilitate
long-term storage. They can be deliberately managed to provide a natural
solution to mitigate climate change, as well as to help offset direct
losses of wetlands from various land-use changes and natural drivers.
Wetland Carbon and Environmental Management presents a collection of
wetland research studies from around the world to demonstrate how
environmental management can improve carbon sequestration while
enhancing wetland health and function.
Volume highlights include:
- Overview of carbon storage in the landscape
- Introduction to wetland management practices
- Comparisons of natural, managed, and converted wetlands
- Impact of wetland management on carbon storage or loss
- Techniques for scientific assessment of wetland carbon processes
- Case studies covering tropical, coastal, inland, and northern wetlands
- Primer for carbon offset trading programs and how wetlands might
contribute
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science for the benefit of humanity. Its publications disseminate
scientific knowledge and provide resources for researchers, students,
and professionals.
