Peatland Forests in Minnesota: Past, Present, and Future?

This talk about peatland forests is presented by Josh Kolasch, Master’s Student in Integrated Biological Sciences Program at University of Minnesota-Duluth. Peatland forests are wetland forest communities that play a crucial role in global carbon sequestering, water regulation and biodiversity conservation. These forests host a unique diversity of specialized flora and fauna, and are critical habitats for a number of species listed on Minnesota’s Species in Greatest Conservation Need (SGCN). In this presentation, we will explore the natural history of peatland forest, the historical impacts of colonization and industrial development, and the threats they currently face and the future outlook on this incredibly important but highly threatened ecosystem.

This free event requires no registration.