Frequently asked questions

These are the most commonly asked questions about PeatSense.
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What are Peatlands?

Peatlands are wetland ecosystems found on all continents, covering about 3.8% of the global surface land area with a carbon stock of up to 650 billion tonnes. For comparison, global forests cover over 20% of global surface land area and store 373 billion tonnes of carbon.

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Why is peatland monitoring important?

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Why do we need to restore peatlands?

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How will the common people benefit from restoration of Peatlands?

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What is PeatSense?

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Why was PeatSense created?

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Who can use PeatSense?

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What services does PeatSense offer?

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How does PeatSense collect data?

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Is PeatSense's data updated regularly?

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What can the "Maps" be used for?

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What is the Peatland Glossary?

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How is PeatSense different from traditional monitoring?

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Is PeatSense free to use?

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