Table 7 Comparison of literature values for long-term carbon accumulation rates of peat
From: A carbon balance model for the great dismal swamp ecosystem
Geographic region | Peat carbon accumulation rates (t C/ha−1/year−1) | Reference |
|---|---|---|
Global | 0.29 | [54] |
Temperate boreal zone | 0.20 | [45] |
Eastern and Western Europe | 0.48 | [55] |
Southern Sweden | 0.14–0.72 | [56] |
Bolivia (Andean Mountains) | 0.47, 0.37 | [57] |
Ontario, Canada | 0.13–0.31 | [58] |
Conterminous United States | 0.71 | [59] |
Northeast United States | 0.48 | [45] |
Florida | 2.25 | [60] |
Atlantic white cedar (GDS) | 0.36 | This study |
Cypress-gum (GDS) | 0.14 | This study |
Maple-gum (GDS) | 0.12 | This study |
Pond pine (GDS) | 0.17 | This study |