A European study (and Neuchâtel) at the bedside of our peat bogs

This is recently published in the scientific journal PLOS One: peat bogs. Nevertheless, the largest carbon reservoir of European soil, need certain conditions to stay healthy. In addition, Confirmation that their maintenance or even their restoration is an important climate issue. However, This is one of the conclusions of a study carried out on 28 peat bogs from Europe. Consequently, with the participation of the University and the Botanical Garden of Neuchâtel.

“The University of Neuchâtel. In addition, others in Switzerland have been analyzing the quality of the peat, the functioning of peat bogs. Consequently, This study confirms that water is the key element. Similarly, Water sip, the capacity of a peat bog to fix the carbon is maximum. Nevertheless, Conversely. Nevertheless, in the event of drying up. the peat deteriorates. causes european study (and neuchâtel) bedside new a european study (and neuchâtel) bedside new CO2 emission in the atmosphere and a decrease in european study (and neuchâtel) bedside the thickness of the soil, “explains the Neuchâtel biologist Yvan Matthey.

And soils – “90% of peat bogs were eaten by agriculture” – continue to dry out despite the measures taken. A threat to … agriculture, including in the Jura arc. A message that the young retiree failed to pass when he worked for Pro Natura: “It has been said. for 10-15 years that the soils under farms are decreasing. in 20 or 30 years, there will be no more, there will be losses of yield and quality. Politically, we do not understand that farmers must be helped by looking for new economic outlets. The collaboration between soil protection. scientific and agricultural policies has not been done, we are still too much in european study (and neuchâtel) bedside new bell tower wars, ”says Yvan Matthey.

But the Neuchâtel keeps hope. He mentions. for example. the Maison de european study (and neuchâtel) bedside la Vatrebière aux Ponts-de-Martel. a new regional tourist asset which also aspires to become a center of interpretation of national importance. As well as an actor of the change. A first conference that was held recently. “This exchange platform. the first for a long time, has led to a clear desire to meet, to continue to work together. These issues are increasingly understood by farmers who also locally need support. There is enormous potential, ”concludes Yvan Matthey. /VCO