Technical Note: A simple calculation algorithm to separate   high-resolution CH&amp;lt;sub&amp;gt;4&amp;lt;/sub&amp;gt; flux measurements into ebullition and   diffusion-derived components

Hoffmann, Mathias; Schulz-Hanke, Maximilian; Alba, Juana Garcia; Jurisch, Nicole; Hagemann, Ulrike; Sachs, Torsten; Sommer, Michael; Augustin, Jürgen

doi:10.5194/bgd-12-12923-2015

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“…Drainage is associated with shrinkage and internal phosphor fertilisation of the peat (Zak et al, 2008). Moreover, the hydrology of the area as well as physical and chemical peat characteristics are changing (Holden et al, 2004;Zak et al, 2008). Above all, drained and intensively managed peatlands are known as strong sources of carbon dioxide (CO 2 ; e.g.…”

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High net CO2 and CH4 release at a eutrophic shallow lake on a formerly drained fen

Franz¹,

Koebsch²,

Larmanou³

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Abstract. Drained peatlands often act as carbon dioxide (CO2) hotspots. Raising the groundwater table is expected to reduce their CO2 contribution to the atmosphere and revitalize their function as carbon (C) sink in the long term. Without strict water management rewetting often results in partial flooding and the formation of spatially heterogeneous, nutrient-rich shallow lakes. Uncertainties remain as to when the intended effect of rewetting is achieved, as this specific ecosystem type has hardly been investigated in terms of greenhouse gas exchange (GHG) exchange. In most cases, methane (CH4) emissions increase under anoxic conditions due to a higher water table and in terms of global warming potential (GWP) outperform the shift towards CO2 uptake, at least in the short-term. Based on eddy covariance measurements we studied the ecosystem&#8211;atmosphere exchange of CH4 and CO2 (NEE) at a shallow lake situated on a former fen grassland in Northeast (NE) Germany. The lake evolved shortly after flooding, 9 years previous to our investigation period. The ecosystem consists of two main surface types: open water (inhabited by submerged and floating vegetation) and emergent vegetation (particularly including the eulittoral zone of the lake, dominated by Typha latifolia). To determine the individual contribution of the two main surface types to the net CO2 and CH4 exchange of the whole lake ecosystem, we combined footprint analysis with CH4 modelling and NEE partitioning. The CH4 and CO2 dynamics were strikingly different between open water and emergent vegetation. Net CH4 emissions from the open water area were around 4-fold higher than from emergent vegetation stands, accounting for 53 and 13 g CH4 m&#8722;2 a&#8722;1, respectively. In addition, both surface types were net CO2 sources with 158 and 750 g CO2 m&#8722;2 a&#8722;1, respectively. Unusual meteorological conditions in terms of a warm and dry summer and a mild winter might have facilitated high respiration rates. In sum, even after 9 years of rewetting the lake ecosystem exhibited a considerable C loss and global warming impact, the latter mainly driven by high CH4 emissions. We assume the eutrophic conditions in combination with permanent high inundation as major reasons for the unfavourable GHG balance.

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confidence: 99%

High net CO2 and CH4 release at a eutrophic shallow lake on a formerly drained fen

Franz¹,

Koebsch²,

Larmanou³

et al. 2016

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High net CO2 and CH4 release at a eutrophic shallow lake on a formerly drained fen

et al. 2016

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Abstract. Drained peatlands often act as carbon dioxide (CO 2 ) hotspots. Raising the groundwater table is expected to reduce their CO 2 contribution to the atmosphere and revitalise their function as carbon (C) sink in the long term. Without strict water management rewetting often results in partial flooding and the formation of spatially heterogeneous, nutrient-rich shallow lakes. Uncertainties remain as to when the intended effect of rewetting is achieved, as this specific ecosystem type has hardly been investigated in terms of greenhouse gas (GHG) exchange. In most cases of rewetting, methane (CH 4 ) emissions increase under anoxic conditions due to a higher water table and in terms of global warming potential (GWP) outperform the shift towards CO 2 uptake, at least in the short term.Based on eddy covariance measurements we studied the ecosystem-atmosphere exchange of CH 4 and CO 2 at a shallow lake situated on a former fen grassland in northeastern Germany. The lake evolved shortly after flooding, 9 years previous to our investigation period. The ecosystem consists of two main surface types: open water (inhabited by submerged and floating vegetation) and emergent vegetation (particularly including the eulittoral zone of the lake, dominated by Typha latifolia). To determine the individual contribution of the two main surface types to the net CO 2 and CH 4 exchange of the whole lake ecosystem, we combined footprint analysis with CH 4 modelling and net ecosystem exchange partitioning.The CH 4 and CO 2 dynamics were strikingly different between open water and emergent vegetation. Net CH 4 emissions from the open water area were around 4-fold higher than from emergent vegetation stands, accounting for 53 and 13 g CH 4 m −2 a −1 respectively. In addition, both surface types were net CO 2 sources with 158 and 750 g CO 2 m −2 a −1 respectively. Unusual meteorological conditions in terms of a warm and dry summer and a mild winter might have facilitated high respiration rates. In sum, even after 9 years of rewetting the lake ecosystem exhibited a considerable C loss and global warming impact, the latter mainly driven by high CH 4 emissions. We assume the eutrophic conditions in combination with permanent high inundation as major reasons for the unfavourable GHG balance.

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Technical Note: A simple calculation algorithm to separate high-resolution CH<sub>4</sub> flux measurements into ebullition and diffusion-derived components

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High net CO<sub>2</sub> and CH<sub>4</sub> release at a eutrophic shallow lake on a formerly drained fen

High net CO<sub>2</sub> and CH<sub>4</sub> release at a eutrophic shallow lake on a formerly drained fen

High net CO<sub>2</sub> and CH<sub>4</sub> release at a eutrophic shallow lake on a formerly drained fen

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Technical Note: A simple calculation algorithm to separate high-resolution CH&lt;sub&gt;4&lt;/sub&gt; flux measurements into ebullition and diffusion-derived components

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High net CO&lt;sub&gt;2&lt;/sub&gt; and CH&lt;sub&gt;4&lt;/sub&gt; release at a eutrophic shallow lake on a formerly drained fen

High net CO&lt;sub&gt;2&lt;/sub&gt; and CH&lt;sub&gt;4&lt;/sub&gt; release at a eutrophic shallow lake on a formerly drained fen

High net CO&lt;sub&gt;2&lt;/sub&gt; and CH&lt;sub&gt;4&lt;/sub&gt; release at a eutrophic shallow lake on a formerly drained fen

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Technical Note: A simple calculation algorithm to separate high-resolution CH<sub>4</sub> flux measurements into ebullition and diffusion-derived components

High net CO<sub>2</sub> and CH<sub>4</sub> release at a eutrophic shallow lake on a formerly drained fen

High net CO<sub>2</sub> and CH<sub>4</sub> release at a eutrophic shallow lake on a formerly drained fen

High net CO<sub>2</sub> and CH<sub>4</sub> release at a eutrophic shallow lake on a formerly drained fen