Tag: finland
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The Influence of Temperature and Precipitation on Methane Emissions
One of the recent scientific articles, released with the support of ALFAwetlands project is the “Air temperature and precipitation constraining the modelled wetland methane emissions in a boreal region in northern Europe”. The article is led by the project partner, Finnish meteorological institute. It provides research based information about the influence of temperature and precipitation…
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EPISODE 6: Living Lab Finland
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Meet ALFAwetlands Lead Partner: Natural Resources Institute Finland
The Natural Resources Institute Finland (Luke) is a research organisation operating under the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry of Finland. LUKE’s task is to promote competitive business based on the sustainable use of renewable natural resources, as well as wellbeing and the vitality of the countryside. ALFAwetlands Luke team The ALFAwetlands team at Luke is…
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Modeling Peatland Management Practices in Finland
Wetlands are important for climate as long term carbon storages. The wetland vegetation removes carbon dioxide from atmosphere and the carbon is accumulated in the soil as peat. However, they are also sources of methane, an important greenhouse gas. Lowering the soil water table enhances peat decomposition and induces large carbon dioxide emissions and loss…
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Meet ALFAwetlands partner: Finnish Meteorological Institute
We are continuing introducing ALFAwetlands partners. One of them is Finnish Meteorological Institute (FMI). Tuula Alto, FMI team leader, has prepared this post, we are sharing with you. Please also read: Young researchers’ introduction – Ville Tuominen About FMI FMI is a research and service organization under the Ministry of Transport and Communications of Finland.…
