This book serves as a guide for identifying Sphagnum mosses in both field and laboratory. Forty species, typical of more continental parts of Europe, but also commonly found elsewhere in the northern hemisphere, are presented.
Author(s):
Laine, Jukka
Harju, Pirkko
Timonen, Tuuli
Laine, Anna
Tuittila, Eeva-Stiina
Minkkinen, Kari
Vasander, Harri
Organization(s):
University of Helsinki, Department of Forest Sciences, FI
This comprehensive presentation discusses peat and mire properties relative to forestry practiced both on pristine mires and drained peatlands. The emphasis is on Nordic conditions. Where relevant, the approaches applied in other parts of the boreal and temperate zones are also discussed.
Author(s):
Hanell, Björn
Päivänen, Juhani
Organization(s):
Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences, Department of Forest Ecology and Management, SE
University of Helsinki, Department of Forest Sciences, FI
