01.19.1 Peatland Areas and Soil Types

Map Description

Currently, Berlin features about 740 ha of peatlands, which are mainly located in the less densely populated and developed outer boroughs. In total, 76 peatland sites were identified. A major part of these is located in the lowlands of the glacial valley (Köpenick). Further important peatlands are located in the Tegeler Fließtal and in the nature protection areas of the Bogenseekette, Lietzengrabenniederung and Grunewald, as well as in Spandau.

Map Imprint

Conception:
Humboldt University Berlin, Department of Crop and Animal Sciences, Division of Soil Science and Site Science, III D 1 – Urban and Environmental Information System , Environmental Atlas

Data Processing and Map Production:
Humboldt University Berlin, Department of Crop and Animal Sciences, Division of Soil Science and Site Science

Data from:
May 2015

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  • 01.19.1 Carbon Stocks of the Peatlands

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