3.10.3.3 CO 2 Flux
The evaluation of CO 2 flux from peatlands is essential to understand the effect of
land-use change on the global carbon cycle (e.g., Hirano et al. 2012). WSL-MTI
started to monitor the CO 2 flux (Eddy covariance, EC) in industrial forest plantations
in 2014, which have been collected continuously (Fig. 3.33). The observation of
changes in CO 2 flux of acacia tree plantations on peatlands seems to be the first case
in the world. The data include a process of land preparation, planting, management,
harvesting, extraction, and replanting (unpublished data).
The introduced EC system can also measure energy and water exchange between
the surface and atmosphere directly, providing unique data for peatland management
and its effect on global climate change.
3.11 Silviculture for Eco-Management of Tropical
Peatlands
It is well-known that peatlands are poorly nutrient-rich and fragile soils. Additionally, cultivated plants must be grown in the high GWL, which is the most challenging part of peatland management. However, without establishing planting
Fig. 3.33 Monitoring of CO 2 flux in the plantation peat forest. (a) Eddy covariance instrument and
flux. (b) Monitoring tower with a height of 25 m
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The evaluation of CO 2 flux from peatlands is essential to understand the effect of
land-use change on the global carbon cycle (e.g., Hirano et al. 2012). WSL-MTI
started to monitor the CO 2 flux (Eddy covariance, EC) in industrial forest plantations
in 2014, which have been collected continuously (Fig. 3.33). The observation of
changes in CO 2 flux of acacia tree plantations on peatlands seems to be the first case
in the world. The data include a process of land preparation, planting, management,
harvesting, extraction, and replanting (unpublished data).
The introduced EC system can also measure energy and water exchange between
the surface and atmosphere directly, providing unique data for peatland management
and its effect on global climate change.
3.11 Silviculture for Eco-Management of Tropical
Peatlands
It is well-known that peatlands are poorly nutrient-rich and fragile soils. Additionally, cultivated plants must be grown in the high GWL, which is the most challenging part of peatland management. However, without establishing planting
Fig. 3.33 Monitoring of CO 2 flux in the plantation peat forest. (a) Eddy covariance instrument and
flux. (b) Monitoring tower with a height of 25 m
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