Summary
This paper synthesises current knowledge on the sustainable management of cultivated peatlands in Switzerland, examining the agronomic, environmental and policy dimensions of peatland use. As suggested by the title and journal scope, the authors identify key challenges including carbon losses and subsidence, and discuss management and policy opportunities for improving sustainability. The work appears to integrate field-based and policy perspectives to inform Swiss and broader European peatland governance.
UK applicability
The UK has significant peatland areas under cultivation, particularly in England and Scotland, making the management practices, carbon assessment methods and policy frameworks discussed directly relevant to UK farming policy and soil health initiatives. UK regulators and farmers may benefit from the sustainability approaches and monitoring protocols outlined, though landscape hydrology and climate conditions differ regionally.
Key measures
Carbon stocks and fluxes in cultivated peatlands; management practice typologies; policy and economic sustainability indicators
Outcomes reported
The study examined management practices, carbon cycling, and sustainability challenges in cultivated peatland systems in Switzerland. It synthesised insights on soil health, greenhouse gas emissions, and policy opportunities for sustainable peatland use.
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