The main objective of this project was to develop a new soil map for peat soils in the province of Utrecht, indicating the vulnerability of the peat soils for subsidence.
Completed Projects
SOIL MAP FOR PEATLANDS IN THE PROVINCE OF UTRECHT SCALE 1:25.000
Aim
Funding
Province of Utrecht
Duration
2006 - 2008
Researchers
Dr. E. Stouthamer, M.T.I.J. Bouman (MSc), J. Peeters (MSc)
Result
Rapport (in Dutch)
PEAT COMPACTION IN HOLOCENE DELTAS: IMPLICATIONS FOR DELTA EVOLUTION
Aim
The main objective of this research was to quantify subsidence due to peat compaction in Holocene fluvial-deltaic settings and to evaluate effects of peat compaction on delta evolution.
Funding
NWO
Duration
2006-2010
Researchers
Dr. S. van Asselen, dr. E. Stouthamer, prof. dr. H. Middelkoop
Result