Peat Bog Ecosystems: Grazing and Trampling
Technical report
Lindsay, R., Birnie, Richard and Clough, Jack 2014. Peat Bog Ecosystems: Grazing and Trampling. Edinburgh International Union for the Conservation of Nature.
Authors | Lindsay, R., Birnie, Richard and Clough, Jack |
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Type | Technical report |
Abstract | Bog vegetation is sensitive to trampling and thus is only able to sustain a combination of domestic and wild grazing stock at very low densities. Higher densities combine with impacts such as burning, drainage and atmospheric pollution to cause loss of the protective bog vegetation and development of erosion complexes. Trampling is also an issue for researchers repeatedly visiting monitoring locations, even if only once a year. This briefing note is part of a series aimed at policy makers, practitioners and academics to help explain the ecological processes that underpin peatland function. Understanding the ecology of peatlands is essential when investigating the impacts of human activity on peatlands, interpreting research findings and planning the recovery of damaged peatlands. |
Year | 2014 |
Publisher | International Union for the Conservation of Nature |
Place of publication | Edinburgh |
Web address (URL) | https://www.iucn-uk-peatlandprogramme.org/peatland-resources/briefings |
Funder | International Union for the Conservation of Nature |
Scottish Natural Heritage | |
Natural England | |
Natural Resources Wales | |
Forestry Commission | |
RSPB Scotland | |
Peter de Haan Charitable Trust | |
Publication dates | |
05 Nov 2014 | |
Publication process dates | |
Deposited | 08 Dec 2014 |
Copyright holder | International Union for the Conservation of Nature |
Copyright information | © IUCN UK Peatland Programme |
Additional information | IUCN UK Committee Peatland Programme Briefing Note 7 |
Series | IUCN UK Committee Peatland Programme Briefing Note |
Publisher's version | License CC BY |
https://repository.uel.ac.uk/item/8586y
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