Scientific program of the 2008-2013 Industrial Research Chair
1. Restoration of Sphagnum dominated peatlands
1.1. Peatland habitats
1.1.1. Peatland margins (laggs)
1.1.2. Pools
1.1.3. Biodiversity attribute: flora
1.1.4. Rewetting of abandoned peatlands
1.2. Ecosystem functions : 10 years after restoration of Bois-des-Bel peatland
1.2.1. Vegetation
1.2.2. Hydrology
1.2.3. Carbon fluxes
1.2.4. Nutrient cycles
1.3. Analyses and interpretations of restored peatland databases to develop early indicators of restoration success
1.4. Reclamation options on residual peat
1.4.1. Berries, trees
1.4.2. Biomass (Salix, Alder)
 | |
 Flooded cut-away site (Photo: S. Boudreau). |
| |
 Restored site invaded by birches (Betula spp.) and cotton-grass (Eriophorum vaginatum), Inkerman-Ferry, NB. (Photo: S. Boudreau) |