Jonathan P. Ritson
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View article: Creative interdisciplinary geographies in practice: Stitching sphagnum moss
Creative interdisciplinary geographies in practice: Stitching sphagnum moss Open
How might we get to know moss on more intimate terms? This paper outlines a creative stitching workshop as a method for facilitating interdisciplinary collaboration and for encouraging slowly paced, tactile ways of noticing and getting to …
View article: The Sponge Analogy Problem: Moving Towards Clearer Communication of Peatland Hydrological Processes
The Sponge Analogy Problem: Moving Towards Clearer Communication of Peatland Hydrological Processes Open
Peatlands are important habitats that provide a range of ecosystem services, one of which is hydrological regulation. Depending on landscape position, healthy peatlands can reduce flood risk and provide resilience to drought, while degrade…
View article: The effects of drought on <i>Sphagnum</i> moss species and the implications for hydrology in peatlands
The effects of drought on <i>Sphagnum</i> moss species and the implications for hydrology in peatlands Open
Summary Peatlands store more carbon (C) than any other terrestrial ecosystem and as a C sink they are vital to mitigating climate change. The keystone of many peatland ecosystems is Sphagnum , a bryophyte genus of c . 350 species found on …
View article: The resilience and recovery of two globally important Sphagnum species to drought
The resilience and recovery of two globally important Sphagnum species to drought Open
Sphagnum mosses are key to peatland functioning and C cycling. They may cover 80- 100% of peatland land area and make up the vast majority of the peat itself. Sphagnum chemistry slows decomposition, enabling organic material accumulation w…
View article: Climate change impacts on blanket peatland in Great Britain
Climate change impacts on blanket peatland in Great Britain Open
Peatland restoration has been suggested as a key method for the UK to meet national, legally binding climate targets. This can involve blocking up drainage ditches or erosion features, as well as encouraging regeneration of peatland vegeta…
View article: The formation of peat—Decreasing density with depth in UK peats
The formation of peat—Decreasing density with depth in UK peats Open
Increasing bulk density with depth in a peat profile has been seen as key to the formation of peat. Increasing bulk density with depth causing the changes in porosity and permeability of peat soils has been proposed as a mechanism to expla…
View article: Variability in water table conditions in degraded upland peatlands – a hydrological baseline for the Great North Bog
Variability in water table conditions in degraded upland peatlands – a hydrological baseline for the Great North Bog Open
The restoration of damaged UK peatlands is a major conservation concern and landscape-scale restoration initiatives are extensive in areas of blanket peatland in upland Britain. Because of the importance of a high water table to healthy pe…
View article: Floating Sphagnum moss mats as a tool to lower methane emissions in restored peatlands
Floating Sphagnum moss mats as a tool to lower methane emissions in restored peatlands Open
In the new demonstrator project, Greenhouse Gas Removals – Peat, we aim to improve the greenhouse gas balance of peatland restoration projects so that net-negative carbon projects can be achieved. To do this, we are trialling a suite…
View article: Managing UK upland peat for greenhouse gas removal
Managing UK upland peat for greenhouse gas removal Open
Much of UK upland peat is in a drained and/or degraded state, meaning it is a net source of CO2 emissions to the atmosphere. Typical restoration methods, such as rewetting, can improve this, however most restoration projects only achieve a…
View article: Aspects of microbial communities in peatland carbon cycling under changing climate and land use pressures
Aspects of microbial communities in peatland carbon cycling under changing climate and land use pressures Open
Globally, major efforts are being made to restore peatlands to maximise their resilience to anthropogenic climate change, which puts continuous pressure on peatland ecosystems and modifies the geography of the environmental envelope that u…
View article: The use of historical accounts of species distribution to suggest restoration targets for UK upland mires within a ‘moorland’ landscape
The use of historical accounts of species distribution to suggest restoration targets for UK upland mires within a ‘moorland’ landscape Open
Using contemporary accounts of vegetation in the South Pennine landscape of northern England from the late 18th century to the present day, we describe the degradation and subsequent partial recovery of these upland mire systems in terms o…
View article: A ten-year trajectory of hydrological recovery in a restored blanket peatland&#160;
A ten-year trajectory of hydrological recovery in a restored blanket peatland  Open
<p>The UK supports 15% of the world&#8217;s blanket peat cover but much of this vital resource is significantly degraded. Damaged peatlands lose their hydrological integrity, depressing water tables and exacerbating downstream fl…
View article: Using Spectral Indices to Estimate Water Content and GPP in<i>Sphagnum</i>Moss and Other Peatland Vegetation
Using Spectral Indices to Estimate Water Content and GPP in<i>Sphagnum</i>Moss and Other Peatland Vegetation Open
Peatlands provide important ecosystem services including carbon storage and biodiversity conservation. Remote sensing shows potential for monitoring peatlands, but most off-the-shelf data products are developed for unsaturated environments…
View article: The effect of drought on dissolved organic carbon (DOC) release from peatland soil and vegetation sources
The effect of drought on dissolved organic carbon (DOC) release from peatland soil and vegetation sources Open
Drought conditions are expected to increase in frequency and severity as the climate changes, representing a threat to carbon sequestered in peat soils. Downstream water treatment works are also at risk of regulatory compliance failures an…
View article: The effect of drought on dissolved organic carbon (DOC) release from peatland soil and vegetation sources
The effect of drought on dissolved organic carbon (DOC) release from peatland soil and vegetation sources Open
Drought conditions are expected to increase in frequency and severity as the climate changes, representing a threat to carbon sequestered in peat soils. Downstream water treatment works are also at risk of regulatory compliance failures an…