Journal of Food, Agriculture and Environment

The assessment of carbon dioxide emissions in the peatlands of the Apuseni Mountains, Romania

Author(s):

Mihai Buta, Ioan Pacurar, Laura Paulette, Erzsebet Buta *

Recieved Date: 2013-07-02, Accepted Date: 2013-10-10

Abstract:

Peatlands are complex and unique ecosystems of global importance for the conservation of biodiversity at both genetic level, species level and ecosystem level, due to the isolation of species and their ability to organize and adapt themselves to the physical conditions. The main purpose of this paper is to emphasize the importance of conserving and protecting large peatlands of carbon sequestration in view of reducing the emissions of greenhouse gases. In this context, research on the carbon dioxide emissions is in line with the major concerns of applying modern strategies in view of the biodiversity conservation and carbon sequestration. The study was conducted in the peatlands of the Apuseni Mountains, where carbon dioxide emissions were measured. The results show that the higher values were recorded in the areas of anthropogenic intervention through deforestation and over-grazing, reaching up to 134.26 mg CO₂/m²/h at the soil surface (Giurcuta de Jos), and in the areas of minimal anthropogenic intervention the emissions were reduced to 4.82 mg CO₂/m²/h at the soil surface (Salicea).

Keywords:

Peatlands, carbon emission, histosoil

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Journal: Journal of Food, Agriculture and Environment
Year: 2013
Volume: 11
Issue: 3&4
Category: Environment
Pages: 2601-2604

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