THE FUTURE OF RESEARCH IN CANADIAN PEATLANDS - A BRIEF SURVEY WITH PARTICULAR REFERENCE TO GLOBAL CHANGE

被引:33
作者
GORHAM, E
机构
[1] Department of Ecology, Evolution, and Behavior, University of Minnesota, St. Paul, 55108, MN
关键词
BIOGEOCHEMISTRY; CANADA; ECOLOGY; MIRE; PEATLAND; RESEARCH; WETLAND;
D O I
10.1007/BF03160657
中图分类号
Q14 [生态学(生物生态学)];
学科分类号
071012 ; 0713 ;
摘要
Suggestions are made for future research on Canadian peatlands under several headings: distribution across the country, landscape features, environmental factors (hydrology, microclimatology, permafrost, and fire), ecosystem properties (productivity, decomposition, biogeochemical cycling, and microbial activity), biotic characteristics (flora and fauna, including rare and threatened species), and paleoecological background. This evaluation points out the need for studies of peatland restoration. In addition, it is important to follow present models of excellence for future study and to train a new generation of researchers in multidisciplinary research.
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页码:206 / 215
页数:10
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