Case study on greenhouse gas (GHG) fluxes from flooded former peat extraction fields in central part of Latvia

Butlers, Aldis; Lazdiņš, Andis

doi:10.22616/rrd.28.2022.006

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“…At each study site of the permanently flooded former peat extraction areas (Table 1), three representative subplots were selected. GHG flux sampling was conducted using opaque chambers positioned on mobile floating collars accessed by footbridges [31]. At each subplot, shortly before GHG flux sampling five chamber collars were evenly distributed around the footbridge at least 3 m from the edge of the flooded area.…”

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The Surface-to-Atmosphere GHG Fluxes in Rewetted and Permanently Flooded Former Peat Extraction Areas Compared to Pristine Peatland in Hemiboreal Latvia

Bārdule

Butlers

Spalva

et al. 2023

Water

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When it comes to greenhouse gas (GHG) reduction, the role of water tables in former peat extraction areas has received considerable interest in recent decades. This study analysed the carbon dioxide (CO2), methane (CH4) and nitrous oxide (N2O) surface-to-atmosphere fluxes from a rewetted and permanently flooded former peat extraction areas in comparison to pristine peatland in hemiboreal Latvia. Measurements of GHG fluxes combined gas sampling using a closed-chamber (opaque) method with the gas chromatography detection method. Among the studied land-use types, the highest annualised CO2 fluxes (soil heterotrophic and autotrophic respiration) were recorded in rewetted former peat extraction areas with restored vegetation and in undisturbed peatland (4.10 ± 0.21 and 3.45 ± 0.21 t CO2-C ha−1 yr−1, respectively), with the lowest in flooded former peat extraction areas (0.55 ± 0.05 t CO2-C ha−1 yr−1); temperature and groundwater level were found to be significant influencing factors. The highest annualised CH4 fluxes were recorded in undisturbed peatland (562.4 ± 155.8 kg CH4-C ha−1 yr−1), followed by about two-fold and ~20-fold smaller CH4 fluxes in flooded and rewetted areas, respectively. N2O fluxes were negligible in all the studied land-use types, with the highest N2O fluxes in undisturbed peatland (0.66 ± 0.41 kg N2O-N ha−1 yr−1).

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The Surface-to-Atmosphere GHG Fluxes in Rewetted and Permanently Flooded Former Peat Extraction Areas Compared to Pristine Peatland in Hemiboreal Latvia

Bārdule

Butlers

Spalva

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Active afforestation of drained peatlands is not a viable option under the EU Nature Restoration Law

Jurasinski,

Barthelmes,

Byrne

et al. 2024

Ambio

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The EU Nature Restoration Law (NRL) is critical for the restoration of degraded ecosystems and active afforestation of degraded peatlands has been suggested as a restoration measure under the NRL. Here, we discuss the current state of scientific evidence on the climate mitigation effects of peatlands under forestry. Afforestation of drained peatlands without restoring their hydrology does not fully restore ecosystem functions. Evidence on long-term climate benefits is lacking and it is unclear whether CO2 sequestration of forest on drained peatland can offset the carbon loss from the peat over the long-term. While afforestation may offer short-term gains in certain cases, it compromises the sustainability of peatland carbon storage. Thus, active afforestation of drained peatlands is not a viable option for climate mitigation under the EU Nature Restoration Law and might even impede future rewetting/restoration efforts. Instead, restoring hydrological conditions through rewetting is crucial for effective peatland restoration.

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The Triple Bottom Line: Prioritizing CSR, Human Capital, and GHG Reduction for Sustainable Economic Growth in Indonesia

Dwiningsih,

Sanusi,

Subiyantoro

2024

KSS

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Our study, which covered the years 2008 to 2022, aimed to create “autoregressive vectors” to investigate the interrelationships between corporate social responsibility (CSR), greenhouse gas net (GHG), human capital (HCPT), and human resources in Indonesia. We used data from the World Bank, OECD, and Bank Republic Indonesia to conduct an analysis of the correlation between these variables. Our results showed that there are significant relationships between corporate governance self-assessment (CGS), GHG, and HCPT in Indonesia. The positive correlation between GHG and CGS suggests that as GHG emissions increase, the level of corporate governance self-assessment also increases. This finding implies that companies that prioritize reducing GHG emissions tend to have better corporate governance practices. Moreover, investing in reducing GHG emissions can have a positive impact on human capital development. However, the negative correlation between HCPT and CGS implies that an increase in human capital may result in a decrease in the level of corporate governance self-assessment. This finding highlights the importance of balancing investments in human capital with maintaining good corporate governance practices to ensure sustainable economic growth. Furthermore, promoting corporate social responsibility can enhance companies’ reputation and increase their brand value, which can positively impact their CGS. Therefore, it is essential for companies to prioritize CSR practices, invest in human capital development, and reduce GHG emissions to ensure sustainable economic growth and maintain good corporate governance practices in Indonesia. Keywords: corporate social responsibility, greenhouse gas net, human capital

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Case study on greenhouse gas (GHG) fluxes from flooded former peat extraction fields in central part of Latvia

Cited by 3 publications

References 11 publications

The Surface-to-Atmosphere GHG Fluxes in Rewetted and Permanently Flooded Former Peat Extraction Areas Compared to Pristine Peatland in Hemiboreal Latvia

The Surface-to-Atmosphere GHG Fluxes in Rewetted and Permanently Flooded Former Peat Extraction Areas Compared to Pristine Peatland in Hemiboreal Latvia

Active afforestation of drained peatlands is not a viable option under the EU Nature Restoration Law

The Triple Bottom Line: Prioritizing CSR, Human Capital, and GHG Reduction for Sustainable Economic Growth in Indonesia

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