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07 Dec 2022
Original research article |
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Delineating the distribution of mineral and peat soils at the landscape scale in northern boreal regions
Department of Forest Ecology and Management, Swedish University of
Agricultural Science, Umeå 901 87, Sweden
Eliza Maher Hasselquist
Department of Forest Ecology and Management, Swedish University of
Agricultural Science, Umeå 901 87, Sweden
Johan Stendahl
Department of Soil and Environment, Swedish University of Agricultural
Science, Uppsala 756 51, Sweden
Mats B. Nilsson
Department of Forest Ecology and Management, Swedish University of
Agricultural Science, Umeå 901 87, Sweden
Siddhartho S. Paul
Department of Forest Ecology and Management, Swedish University of
Agricultural Science, Umeå 901 87, Sweden
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Short summary
Historically, many peatlands in the boreal region have been drained for timber production. Given the prospects of a drier future due to climate change, wetland restorations are now increasing. Better maps hold the key to insights into restoration targets and land-use management policies, and maps are often the number one decision-support tool. We use an AI-developed soil moisture map based on laser scanning data to illustrate how the mapping of peatlands can be improved across an entire nation.
Historically, many peatlands in the boreal region have been drained for timber production. Given...
