By Allan Castañeda.
Location: Balumbong Marshland, Tan-ag, Lopez, Quezon, Philippines
Careful management is applied to peatlands in the Philippines. Peatlands here are largely used in the production of agricultural crops. Sustainable management here allows the land to rest for certain periods and increase water levels on the ground. This helps to reduce the rate of loss of peat from soil and minimises carbon dioxide emissions. This method results in high yield of crops and maintains the nutrients and peat content of soil. The photo was taken at Balumbong Marshland in Tan-ag, Lopez Quezon.
