Drained by humans, rewetted by beavers—opposing forces shape boreal wetlands

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Boreal forests and peatlands are shaped by hydrological changes caused by both human activity and natural processes. In a recent study carried out in the Evo area in southern Finland, researchers examined how forestry drainage and beaver-induced flooding have transformed the land

Boreal forests and peatlands are shaped by hydrological changes caused by both human activity and natural processes. In a recent study carried out in the Evo area in southern Finland, researchers examined how forestry drainage and beaver-induced flooding have transformed the land This story matters for Science & Discovery readers tracking mech. Reported by phys.org. Read the full original at the source link below.

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