Virginia swamp re-wetting traps 200,000 tons of carbon a year
North Carolina is restoring its coastal peatlands by bringing water back to areas damaged by drainage, farming and timber activities. The projects aim to reduce the risk of severe peat fires while keeping carbon stored in wet soils. At Pocosin Lakes National Wildlife Refuge, 37,000 acres have been restored, with water-control structures helping recreate natural water movement. Similar work at…
A Virginia swamp restoration project is successfully trapping 200,000 tons of carbon annually, safeguarding wetlands and reducing wildfire risks. Coastal North Carolina's peatlands, which cover only 3% of Earth's surface, store more than twice the carbon found in all the world's forests. By rewetting drained peatlands and restoring natural water flows, conservationists aim to maintain the ability of these carbon-rich ecosystems to store carbon and mitigate climate change impacts.
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