This article is an outcome of the workshop entitled “Turberas: puesta al día y desafíos” (14 Jun 2017). The workshop was supported by FONDECYT Grant N° 11150275 from the Comisión Nacional de Investigación Científica y Tecnológica (CONICYT). L.D.F. is funded by ANID (FONDECYT 11170927). We are very grateful to the reviewers and Dr Stephan Glatzel for their constructive suggestions.Peer reviewedPublisher PD

Benitez-Mora, Alfonso

Diaz, Maria F.

Dominguez, Erwin

Fernandez, Leonardo D.

Gabriel, Marvin

Iturraspe, Rodolfo

Leon, Carolina A.

Mackenzie, Roy

Mauquoy, Dmitri

Oberpaur, Christel

Pancotto, Veronica

Rodriguez, Carolina

Roland, Thomas

Savoretti, Adolfina

Silva, Claudia

Valdes, Ariel

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This article is an outcome of the workshop entitled “Turberas: puesta al día y desafíos” (14 Jun 2017). The workshop was supported by FONDECYT Grant N° 11150275 from the Comisión Nacional de Investigación Científica y Tecnológica (CONICYT). L.D.F. is funded by ANID (FONDECYT 11170927). We are very grateful to the reviewers and Dr Stephan Glatzel for their constructive suggestions.Peer reviewe

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Peatlands of Southern South America : a review

Southern South American peatlands (SSAP) play a key role in the ecological dynamics of Patagonia. They mostly comprise of undisturbed environments which provide important ecosystem services, including carbon sequestration, water reservoir and habitat for both widespread and endemic organisms. When compared with boreal peatlands, our knowledge of the functioning of SSAP is poor, and it is necessary to raise awareness about their scientific and ecological value and to ensure their conservation. This article examines a broad base of historical and contemporary published research literature on the peatlands of Chile and Argentina, from 1843 onwards, to identify gaps in knowledge, implications for the assessment of peatland functioning, and targets for peatland conservation and management. To achieve this goal, we reviewed a total of 196 research papers/reports from across the peer-reviewed and grey literature. We conclude that gaps in our knowledge and understanding of SSAP have deeply undermined the development of effective conservation strategies for these understudied ecosystems. To reverse this situation, we recommend that future research and management efforts should aim: (1) to build an inventory of the peatlands that exist in SSAP, including their location and area; (2) to ensure land use planning prioritises the maintenance of SSAP ecosystem services; (3) to improve existing legislation and protocols of good and sustainable practice for extractive activities; and (4) to carry out an extensive awareness campaign aimed at the local population and key decision makers.Fil: León, Carolina A. Universidad Bernardo O'higgins; ChileFil: Marvin, G. Mires Of Chile; ChileFil: Rodriguez, Carolina. Mires Of Chile; ChileFil: Iturraspe, Rodolfo Javier. Universidad Nacional de Tierra del Fuego. Instituto de Ciencias Polares, Recursos Naturales y Ambiente; Argentina. Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones Científicas y Técnicas; ArgentinaFil: Savoretti, María Adolfina. Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones Científicas y Técnicas. Centro Austral de Investigaciones Científicas; ArgentinaFil: Pancotto, Veronica Andrea. Universidad Nacional de Tierra del Fuego. Instituto de Ciencias Polares, Recursos Naturales y Ambiente; Argentina. Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones Científicas y Técnicas. Centro Austral de Investigaciones Científicas; ArgentinaFil: Benítez Mora, Alfonso. Universidad Bernardo O'higgins; ChileFil: Valdez, Ariel. Universidad de Chile.; ChileFil: Díaz, María F.. Universidad Andrés Bello; ChileFil: Oberpaur, Christel. No especifíca;Fil: Domínguez, Erwin. No especifíca;Fil: Fernández, Leonardo D.. Universidad Bernardo O’Higgins; ChileFil: Mackenzie, Roy. Universidad de Magallanes; ChileFil: Roland, Thomas. University of Exeter; Reino UnidoFil: Mauquoy, Dmitri. University of Aberdeen; Reino UnidoFil: Silva, Claudia. Wildlife Conservation Society; Chil

León, Carolina A

Marvin, G

Iturraspe, Rodolfo Javier

Savoretti, María Adolfina

Pancotto, Veronica Andrea

Benítez Mora, Alfonso

Valdez, Ariel

Díaz, María F.

Domínguez, Erwin

Fernández, Leonardo D.

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Peatlands of southern south america: A review

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Peatlands of Southern South America : a review

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