Mapping the distribution and condition of mountain peatlands in Colombia for sustainable ecosystem management

• Published in: Journal of environmental management Vol. 380; p. 124915
• Main Authors: Skillings-Neira, Patrick Nicolás, Benavides, Juan C., Battaglia, Michael J., Chimner, Rodney A., Bourgeau-Chavez, Laura, Wayson, Craig, Kolka, Randall, Lilleskov, Erik A.
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: England Elsevier Ltd 01.04.2025
• Subjects: Andes; bulk density; Carbon; carbon sinks; climate; Colombia; Conservation of Natural Resources; Disturbance; drainage; Ecosystem; ecosystem management; environmental management; greenhouse gases; livestock; National map; pastures; Peatlands; Páramos; Remote sensing; soil; Soil - chemistry; Soil carbon; topography; Wetlands; Colombia; Andes; Peatlands; Disturbance; National map; Páramos; Remote sensing; Soil carbon

High mountain peatlands in Colombia play a crucial role in water regulation, store significant carbon, and yet remain poorly studied and threatened. The lack of a comprehensive national peatland map hinders effective management. Our objectives were to create a national mountain peatland map for Colo...