Peatlands and wetlands
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Peatlands and wetlands, such as freshwater bogs and salt marshes, are permanently waterlogged ecosystems that form a vital and vast carbon store. Land use change, drainage and climate change, among other factors, can lead to their degradation. Degradation, in turn, can release carbon to the atmosphere. On the other hand, conservation and restoration of these important ecosystems could help achieve climate targets.
In this Collection, we present articles that explore how climate change and land use are affecting peatlands and wetlands, their extent and their biogeochemical cycles. We welcome submissions of complementary studies and opinion pieces that can help broaden the discussion and further our understanding of peatlands and wetlands and their role in the global carbon cycle.
Editors
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Huai Chen, PhD
Chinese Academy of Sciences, China
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Huai Chen, PhD
Chinese Academy of Sciences, China
Huai Chen is a Professor of Ecology and Deputy Director General of Chengdu Institute of Biology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, China. He obtained his Ph.D. at the University of Chinese Academy of Sciences in 2008. His research is focused on the terrestrial biogeochemical processes that affect climate, particularly the cycling of carbon and nitrogen. His research team has projects to study carbon and nitrogen cycling in terrestrial ecosystems and their molecular mechanism, especially for peatlands. His research achievements won him the APEC “Science Prize for Innovation, Research and Education” in 2020. Dr Chen is an Editorial Board Member for Communications Earth & Environment.
