Glossary (trial version)

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Feasibility study

A study of the existing and future parameters of a drainage or other project in such detail that a reasonable estimate of its profitability can be made.

fibric peat

relatively young peat that is only partially decomposed, with a fibre content > 66 %. It is characterized by high water retention, low pH, low bulk density, and little ash

Field capacity

The volumetric water content of a soil after rapid gravity drainage has ceased. It usually occurs about two days after the soil profile has been thoroughly wetted by precipitation or irrigation.

Field drainage system

See drainage system.

Free water surface

See water table.

Functions

The beneficial effects of one entity upon another entity and which can be studied scientifically.

This glossary is based up on the published glossary taken from the following publication:

Rieley, J. O. and S. E. Page, (2005), Wise Use of Tropical Peatlands: Focus on Southeast Asia, ALTERRA - Wageningen University and Research Centre and the EU INCO - STRAPEAT and RESTORPEAT Partnerships, Wageningen, The Netherlands.

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