References For each theme, recommended literature is mentioned below. Anatomy of a peatland Jurasinski et al. (2020). From Understanding to Sustainable Use of Peatlands: The WETSCAPES Approach. Soil Syst. Volume 4, 14; https://doi:10.3390/soilsystems4010014 Ecosystem services Kimmel and Mander (2010). Ecosystem services of peatlands: Implications for Restoration. Download Cultural importance Kate […]
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Course assignments Museum assignment: All students are invited to visit the exhibition in the museum about the history of peatlands ‘Painters in the swamp’. Farm assignment: To get more insights in the used ecosystem services of peatland, all students are invited to analyze the land-use practices of the diverse farms […]
Educational activities The module compiles course materials for self-study which creates a learning experience to make the student responsible for their own learning path and outcomes. You can study in your own time, whenever you want. To support organizing your study in this self-paced course all course materials will be […]
Learning outcomes On completion of the course students will: Course coordinators Prof. Dr. Tess Bouchet Prof. Dr. Francois du Monde
Introduction Peatlands span all continents, and although all waterlogged, they can be incredibly varied. In Europe peatland ecosystems range from Ireland and Scotland’s open, treeless blanket mires or bogs, to North Europe and the Baltic region’s raised bogs, Central Europe’s River valley peatlands, Northern Scandinavia’s string-flark mires and the Southern […]