Space for Time - How Do Peatland Vegetation Patterns Develop through Time?
Abstract
This thesis investigates the temporal development of vegetation patterns in peatland ecosystems using a space-for-time substitution approach. By analyzing spatial vegetation patterns at different successional stages, the study reconstructs the temporal dynamics of peatland vegetation development. Using remote sensing techniques and field surveys, the research characterizes pattern formation processes and identifies key environmental drivers influencing vegetation distribution and structure in peatland ecosystems. The findings contribute to understanding long-term ecological processes in these valuable carbon-storing ecosystems and provide insights for conservation and restoration efforts.
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MSc Thesis, Wageningen University and Research
Master’s thesis completed at Wageningen University and Research as part of the MSc Geo-Information Sciences program.