Project leads
Dr. Maria Strack, University of Waterloo
Timeline
06/01/2020 - 05/31/2025
Study area
Ontario, Quebec, Alberta
Main objectives
Assess the recovery of methane cycling in peatlands following wildfire
Determine methane emissions and its drivers in swamps
Describe methane cycling microbial communities in restored Canadian peatlands
For more information:
Contact: mstrack@uwaterloo.ca
Project leads
Kayla Martin, University of Waterloo
Dr. Maria Strack, University of Waterloo
Timeline
09/01/2022 - 06/30/2023
Study area
Canada
Main objectives
Improve the estimates of greenhouse gas emission factors for restored peatlands, incorporating multiple sites with varying hydrological, meteorological conditions and specific restoration techniques.
Allow for investigation of physical and biological variables that best predict greenhouse gas exchange and can be used as proxies for greenhouse gas fluxes.
For more information:
Contact: kj5martin@uwaterloo.ca
Project leads
Megan Schmidt, University of Waterloo
Dr. Maria Strack, University of Waterloo
Start date
09/01/2022
Study area
Southern Ontario, Canada
Main objectives
Assessing C cycling and stores in swamps across Southern Ontario.
Looking at soil CH4 and CO2 flux, tree stem flux, biomass, productivity, decomposition.
For more information:
Contact: meg.schmidt@uwaterloo.ca