Sustainable use of Dutch peatlands:effects of land use intensity on ecosystem services under various spatial temporal scales

Peatlands are unique ecosystems that support a wide range of very different ecological functions and processes that provide essential ecosystem goods and services. Many peatlands worldwide have been directly used by human for centuries, causing severe deterioration and losses of ecosystem services. The degradation of peatlands and related negative environmental impacts can be reduced or halted by rewetting and other restoration management practices. However, these restoration practices are in conflict with current land-use patterns, leading to a dilemma that can only be resolved through multid... Mehr ...