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Melling L., . and Jaman Osman, . and Kamarudin Ambak, . and Ahmad Husni, . (2004) Water management for the sustainable utilization of peat soils for agriculture. [Proceedings Paper]
Abstract
Malaysias oligotrophic peat in its natural state is waterlogged and very acidic and requires physical and chemical amendments before it can be utilized for any agricultural purposes. It is one of the most fragile wetland systems in the world. There are about 2.7 million ha of peat in Malaysia and Sarawak has the largest area of peat in the country covering about 1.7 million ha which constitutes 13 percent of the state. The Sarawak peat swamps are under increasing pressure from development especially agriculture conversion. The consequences of any uncontrolled development to the peat swamp are of particular concern not only because of the special role it plays in the support of biodiversity but also the economy of the local communities and to the economic growth of the state. Any development or reclamation problems created may be irrevocable. Potential risks must be well understood. It is very important to ensure that any agriculture development on the peat is equitable and ecologically sustainable. Water management is the key to sustainable utilization of peat land. It is the most critical issue because drainage is a prerequisite to any agriculture development on the peat.
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Abstract
Malaysias oligotrophic peat in its natural state is waterlogged and very acidic and requires physical and chemical amendments before it can be utilized for any agricultural purposes. It is one of the most fragile wetland systems in the world. There are about 2.7 million ha of peat in Malaysia and Sarawak has the largest area of peat in the country covering about 1.7 million ha which constitutes 13 percent of the state. The Sarawak peat swamps are under increasing pressure from development especially agriculture conversion. The consequences of any uncontrolled development to the peat swamp are of particular concern not only because of the special role it plays in the support of biodiversity but also the economy of the local communities and to the economic growth of the state. Any development or reclamation problems created may be irrevocable. Potential risks must be well understood. It is very important to ensure that any agriculture development on the peat is equitable and ecologically sustainable. Water management is the key to sustainable utilization of peat land. It is the most critical issue because drainage is a prerequisite to any agriculture development on the peat.
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Item Type: | Proceedings Paper |
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Additional Information: | Summary En |
AGROVOC Term: | WATER MANAGEMENT |
AGROVOC Term: | PEAT SOILS |
AGROVOC Term: | WETLAND SOILS |
AGROVOC Term: | BIODIVERSITY |
AGROVOC Term: | DRAINAGE |
AGROVOC Term: | PEATLANDS |
AGROVOC Term: | CHEMICOPHYSICAL PROPERTIES |
AGROVOC Term: | SUSTAINABILITY |
AGROVOC Term: | DRAINAGE SYSTEMS |
AGROVOC Term: | GROUNDWATER TABLE |
Geographical Term: | MALAYSIA |
Depositing User: | Ms. Norfaezah Khomsan |
Last Modified: | 24 Apr 2025 05:27 |
URI: | http://webagris.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/16410 |
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