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Project Code [2008-FS-S-6-S5]
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Project title
Identification, mapping assessment and quantification of the effects disturbance on the peat soil C stock in Ireland
Primary Funding Agency
Environmental Protection Agency
Co-Funding Organisation(s)
n/a
Lead Organisation
University College Dublin (UCD)
Lead Applicant
John Connolly
Project Abstract
Peatlands in Ireland contain between 53 % and 62 % of the national soil carbon (C) stock. Many peatlands throughout the country have been and are currently disturbed. Peatland disturbance impacts on the resource?s ability to sequester C. It is essential that disturbance of peatlands be examined and quantified in order to manage this critical C resource. This project will use high resolution satellite imagery along with ground based indicators to develop a method to quantify the effect of disturbance and climate change on peatland C stock. This research will enable policymakers to identify critical peatland areas requiring management intervention.
Grant Approved
�277,665.00
Research Hub
Natural Environment
Research Theme
Soils and Land-Use
Initial Projected Completion Date
15/09/2011