Predicting soil subsidence and greenhouse gas emission in peat soils depending on water management with the SWAP-ANIMO model

R.F.A. Hendriks, R. Wollewinkel, J.J.H. van den Akker

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Abstract

A process-based model was developed to simulate for peat lands emission of the greenhouse gasses (GHG) CO2, CH4 and N2O, soil subsidence and nutrient loading of surface waters. The model was calibrated and validated against data from two experimental fields in the Netherlands. With the validated model scenario studies were performed to quantify the effects of water management on GHG emission, soil subsidence and nutrient loading. Raising ditchwater level was an effective measure to diminish GHG emission and subsidence. Submerged drains enhanced subsurface irrigation greatly and as a result decreased subsidence and GHG emission considerably. For nutrient loading of surface waters the optimal drain depth was around 50-60 cm below soil surface.
Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationProceedings of the First International Symposium on Carbon in Peatlands, Wageningen, The Netherlands, 15 - 18 April 2007
EditorsB. Robroek, G. Schaeoman-Strub, J. Limpens, F. Berendse, A. Breeuwer
Place of PublicationWageningen
PublisherWageningen University
Pages583-586
Publication statusPublished - 2007
EventFirst International Symposium on Carbon in Peatlands -
Duration: 15 Apr 200718 Apr 2007

Conference/symposium

Conference/symposiumFirst International Symposium on Carbon in Peatlands
Period15/04/0718/04/07

Keywords

  • peatlands
  • subsidence
  • greenhouse gases
  • emission
  • fertilizer application
  • water management
  • models
  • utrecht

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  • Waarheen met het Veen (KB-01-003-008)

    Kwakernaak, C. (Project Leader)

    1/01/0831/12/09

    Project: LVVN project

  • Waarheen met het Veen (BO-01-003-305)

    Kwakernaak, C. (Project Leader)

    1/01/0831/12/09

    Project: LVVN project

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