On two separate occasions, colleagues (scientists, allegedly) have put
forward ideas for "management" of carbon dioxide and/or methane fluxes from
peatlands. In a nutshell, these ideas are:
1. Cut drainage ditches in presently tree-less peatlands and plant conifers.
2. Drain the peatlands completely (so that they will no longer emit methane).
The impetus for these suggestions seems to be that methane is a more
effective greenhouse gas than carbon dioxide, so any management strategy
that lowers the water table is a good thing. All other considerations seem
to have been ignored.
Does anyone on the list know whether these ideas are being considered
seriously by people who might be in a position to develop policy?
Lisa
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