Effects of drainage on substrate temperature and phenology of some trees and shrubs in an Alberta peatland

• Published in: Canadian Journal of Forest Research
• Main Authors: Lieffers, V. J., Rothwell, R. L.
• Format: Article in Journal/Newspaper
• Language: English
• Published: Canadian Science Publishing 1987
• Subjects: Tamarack; Dwarf birch
• Online Access: http://dx.doi.org/10.1139/x87-019; http://www.nrcresearchpress.com/doi/pdf/10.1139/x87-019

A 50-ha portion of an intermediate fen in north central Alberta was drained in 1984. Study sites were established in the drained area and in an adjacent undrained area. In each site, seasonal water table depth and substrate and air temperatures were monitored. The drainage lowered the water table fr...