| Resource Name |
Peatland Hydrology |
| Unique File Number |
306 |
| Information Type |
applied research |
| Surface Water |
A |
| Aquatic Ecosystem |
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| Groundwater |
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| Groundwater & Surface Water |
A |
| Management for Natural & Industrial Hazards |
A |
| Strengths |
review of peatland hydrology (UK focussed) and effects of landuse change/disturbance on hydrology |
| Limitations |
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| Challenges |
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| Outstanding Research Questions |
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| Information Subtype |
wetland |
| Organization |
IUCN-UK |
| Resource Name |
Labadz, J et al. 2010. Peatland Hydrology. IUCN-UK. |
| Resource Purpose |
The nature of a peatland is controlled by hydrological processes. Its existence depends upon retaining water and its characteristics depend upon the origin, volume, chemical quality and variability of water supply. |
| Type of Information |
report |
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| Program Status |
complete |
| NE Coverage |
international |
| Drinking Water |
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| Ecosystem |
y |
| Fish |
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| Groundwater |
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| Public Safety |
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| SW Quality |
y |
| SW Quantity |
y |
| Link |
http://www.iucn-uk-peatlandprogramme.org/sites/all/files/Review%206%20Peatland%20Hydrology_0.pdf |
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