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Question and Answer factbook on peatlands

Facts about peatland degradation in Southeast Asia in a global perspective
Language(s): English , Contact person: Alex Kaat , Author(s): Alex Kaat

This booklet provides you with a all the most recent facts and figures about peatlands, with a focus on tropical peatlands. Subjects that are explained are peatland occurance, their rate of degradation globally, carbon loss and impacts on climate change and facts about restoration efforts.


Description:

The booklet is a publication of the Central Kalimantan Peatland Project.

 

It can be downloaded for free (zip file). A printed version can be obtained by sending an email to post@wetlands.org.


Related Action(s):
Central Kalimantan Peatland Project

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