Compacted Peatland Dams, an Eco-Engineering Solution to Restore Natural Hydrological Cycle in Fire-Prone Wetlands, Reducing Fire Risks and Supporting Forest Regeneration

We are committed to restore degraded tropical forest and wetland ecosystems. In Central Kalimantan, tens of thousands of people have been affected by fires in recent years. These repeated fires dry out the land, reduce biodiversity and slowly rob the lnad of its ability to support crops. Rich peatlands have seen more severe land degradation due to logging, forest fires, land clearance and peat drainage recently. As the peatlands gets drained and dry, it becomes extremely vulnerable to fires, and they start to release large amount of carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases. The only permanent and sustainable way of preventing it is to raise water levels and find ways to use the land while it remains wet.