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Project Code [21/FFP-P/10102]
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Project title
Investigating the past climate influence on the carbon accumulation rates of Irish blanket bogs (PCARB)
Primary Funding Agency
Science Foundation Ireland
Co-Funding Organisation(s)
n/a
Lead Organisation
Maynooth University (NUIM)
Project Abstract
As peatland sediments accumulate carbon is removed from the atmosphere, however it is not known whether future climate change may enhance or reduce this process. This project will assess how climate changes altered the amount of carbon accumulation by Irish blanket bogs during recent millennia. Peat cores taken from blanket bogs across Ireland will be analysed to show how climate altered past carbon accumulation and the effect of vegetation, water table level and decomposition. These findings will be combined with model evidence to estimate whether carbon accumulation by blanket bogs in Ireland is likely to increase or decrease in future.
Grant Approved
�570,570.00
Research Theme
Carbon Stocks, GHG Emissions, Sinks and Management Options
Initial Projected Completion Date
30/11/2026