The Impact of canal blocking to reduce fire risks and carbon emissions on tropical peatland, Siak District, Riau Province
R Safitri,
B H Saharjo,
I Basuki
Abstract:Tropical peatlands are wetland ecosystems formed from the accumulation of organic matter over thousand of years period. Indonesia has an area of about 13.5 million ha and play important roles for society and the environment. The development of drainage canals has caused peatlands to become dry and degraded, rendering them highly susceptible to fires. Peatland restoration through rewetting activities with canal blockings can restore the hydrological function of peatlands. In addition, groundwater level (GWL) al… Show more
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