Class
Article
College
College of Science
Department
Watershed Sciences Department
Faculty Mentor
Karin Kettenring
Presentation Type
Poster Presentation
Abstract
- Peat is partially decomposed organic matter that forms under cool, inundated conditions.
- Peatlands, a type of wetland, are critical carbon sinks and store about 30% of the globe's soil organic carbon.
- Not much is known about peatlands in Utah, nor do we understand the factors that may contribute to carbon storage
Location
Logan, UT
Start Date
4-9-2025 1:30 PM
End Date
4-2025 2:20 PM
Included in
Apr 9th, 1:30 PM
Apr 1st, 2:20 PM
Understanding Carbon Storage of Uinta Mountain Fens
Logan, UT
- Peat is partially decomposed organic matter that forms under cool, inundated conditions.
- Peatlands, a type of wetland, are critical carbon sinks and store about 30% of the globe's soil organic carbon.
- Not much is known about peatlands in Utah, nor do we understand the factors that may contribute to carbon storage