Exmoor Mires Specific Flashcards
1
Q
Increased water storage in upper catchment (2)
A
Water transfer decreased
Increased storage capacity + steady supply of water
2
Q
Improved water quality (4)
A
Slower throughflow = less sediment
Water cleaner = less expensive to treat
3
Q
More carbon storage
A
Carbon absorbs in wet peat
4
Q
Better for environment
A
Increased biodiversity
5
Q
Animals benefit?
A
Benefit from having year round drinking-water supply
6
Q
By 2015 (4+)
A
Over 1000ha. Restored
100km ditches blocked
Water table raised = 2.65cm
Reduced amount of water that drains from the monitored area = 2/3
