Carbon Sequestration Potential in the Restoration of Highly Eutrophic Shallow Lakes.

ABSTRACT: The primary goal of the study was to determine the quantity of carbon accumulated in shallow fertile water bodies that were restored after a long period of drainage. Massive drainage of mid-field water bodies took place in north-eastern Poland in the 19th century. Of 143 identified drained lakes (each of more than 1 ha before drying) in the Olsztyn Lakeland, 27 have been restored to their original state through natural rewilding processes or recovery projects. From among the variety of drained water bodies, 8 which have been naturally or artificially restored to their original condition 13 to 47 years ago, were the subject of a detailed study on carbon sequestration. The studied water bodies had high productivity, and they were classified as moderately eutrophic to extremely hypertrophic.

SUBMITTER: Skwierawski A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9140842 | biostudies-literature | 2022 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature