ISSN:
1572-9834
Keywords:
Climatic change
;
bog ecosystems
;
N.W.-Europe
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Biology
Notes:
Abstract The relation between climatic conditions and type of peatland ecosystem in the different climate zones in Europe is discussed. Special attention is given to the hydrology of raised bogs in the sub-oceanic region. Possible effects of climatic change on such raised bog systems are discussed in terms of changes in water discharge, ground-water table, rate of peat accumulation, and flora and vegetation. It is concluded that future changes, as suggested by the more widely accepted scenarios for climatic change, will seriously disrupt the ecological functioning of these peatland ecosystems, and it is doubtful whether at least the most southerly examples of sub-oceanic raised bogs will at all survive. Finally, suggestions are given for future research on the impact of climatic change on peatland ecosystems.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF00178135
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