Peatland restoration can deliver climate mitigation benefits within a few decades
January 27, 2026
January 27, 2026
KUOPIO, Finland, Jan. 27 -- The University of Eastern Finland posted the following news:
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Peatland restoration can deliver climate mitigation benefits within a few decades
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In Finland, some 60,000 hectares of previously forestry-drained peatlands have already been restored, comprising mainly nutrient-poor sites with weak tree growth. In such cases, peatland plants remain viable and react rapidly to restoration, resulting in the formation . . .
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Peatland restoration can deliver climate mitigation benefits within a few decades
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In Finland, some 60,000 hectares of previously forestry-drained peatlands have already been restored, comprising mainly nutrient-poor sites with weak tree growth. In such cases, peatland plants remain viable and react rapidly to restoration, resulting in the formation . . .