Investigations into Wetland Carbon Sequestration as Remediation for Global Warming

January 1, 2002

Conference Paper

Investigations into Wetland Carbon Sequestration as Remediation for Global Warming

Abstract

Wetlands can potentially sequester vast amounts of carbon. However, over 50% of wetlands globally have been degraded or lost. Restoration of wetland systems may therefore result in increased sequestration of carbon. Preliminary results of our investigations into atmospheric carbon sequestration by restored coastal wetlands indicate that carbon can be sequestered in substantial quantities in the first 2-50 years after restoration of natural hydrology and sediment accretion processes.

Revised: July 14, 2004 | Published: January 1, 2002

Citation

Thom R.M., S.L. Blanton, A.B. Borde, G.D. Williams, D.L. Woodruff, and M.H. Huesemann. 2002. Investigations into Wetland Carbon Sequestration as Remediation for Global Warming. In International Conference on Wetlands and Remediation; Wetlands and Remediation II, edited by KW Nehring and SE Brauning, 311-320. Columbus, Ohio:Battelle Press. PNNL-SA-35183.