Peatland Tales : The Mysterious Nong Youb Peatlands - Lao PDR
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Apr 20, 2023 - Apr 20, 2023
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Nong Youb, or Swampy Lake in Laotian, is estimated to be thousands of years old. Recent surveys found peat at depths of up to 4 to 7 metres below the ground surface. While research into the area is still ongoing, what is certain is Nong Youb is an important carbon storage for Lao PDR and the world.
The approach to conserving Lao PDR’s peatlands is also unique. While there is an emphasis on living in harmony with and on peatlands in other Southeast Asian countries, the sentiment in Laos is that keeping people out is the best approach.
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