Title: Data from: Mechanisms for the development of microform patterns in peatlands of the Hudson Bay Lowland
Citation: Harris, Lorna I; Roulet, Nigel T; Moore, Tim R (2020). Data from: Mechanisms for the development of microform patterns in peatlands of the Hudson Bay Lowland [Dataset]. Dryad. https://doi.org/10.5061/dryad.n5j2h8d
Study Site: Hudson Bay Lowland
Purpose: Spatial surface patterns of hummocks, hollows, ridges, and pools (microtopography) are common features of many northern peatlands and are particularly distinct within the vast peatlands of the Hudson Bay Lowland (HBL), Canada. Hypotheses and models describe how small-scale feedbacks among vegetation, hydrology, and nutrients cause spatial differences in peat accumulation that enable microforms and surface patterns to develop over time. Empirical tests of the predictions from theoretical models of these proposed feedback mechanisms are limited, particularly in large peatland complexes such as the HBL.
Abstract: We investigate feedbacks controlling peatland structure and function in an ombrogenous bog and a minerogenous fen in the HBL.
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Further Info: Harris, Lorna I.; Roulet, Nigel T.; Moore, Tim R. (2019). Mechanisms for the Development of Microform Patterns in Peatlands of the Hudson Bay Lowland. Ecosystems. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10021-019-00436-z
Status: Complete
Keywords:
hydrology,
peat properties,
modeling,
microtopography,
Geographical coordinates: North: 57.00, South: 50.00 East: 75.00 West: 95.00
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