Integrating coupled surface–subsurface modelling and field measurements in a degraded fen: water-balance dynamics and a framework for evaluating rewetting measures
Peatlands play a crucial role in regional water balance and carbon dynamics but are often degraded due to drainage and agricultural use. In Germany, many drained peatlands have shifted from carbon sinks to CO 2 sources. Rewetting these ecosystems is therefore essential to restore their ecological functions and miti...