RESOURCES

The paper emphasises that paludiculture—sustainably cultivating wetland crops on rewetted peat soils—holds exceptional potential to cut greenhouse‑gas emissions, preserve peat carbon stores, and simultaneously provide productive biomass and vital ecosystem services, making it a key strategy for climate‑smart land use. Journal of Sustainable and Organic Agricultural Systems 69:5–8

Natural capital accounts for peatlands measures the ecosystem services which nature provides from this dramatic landscape, including water, carbon sequestration, food and recreation.

Field scale cattail and reed trials covering establishment, hydrology management, seeding strategies, fodder uses, and equipment modifications.

Ecol Eng 103:497–505.

This study examines how harvest timing (May–September) and biomass partitioning influence biomethane yield and quality in P. australis grown under paludiculture. Biomethane potentials ranged from 283–412 NL CH₄/kg VS depending on tissue type and maturity. September harvests produced the highest total methane per hectare, and double‑cut strategies showed comparable or improved yields. The study concludes that while reed does not match conventional biogas crops in total yield, it is ecologically valuable in peatland restoration systems.

This review assesses reed as a bioenergy resource in North America, considering both ecological and energy perspectives. Reed pellets produced in Montréal showed energy content of 16.9 kJ/g, comparable to switchgrass, with ash and moisture values suitable for pelletisation. The study promotes combining harvested reed with organic waste streams to optimise pellet quality while simultaneously managing invasive reedbeds to benefit biodiversity. [mires-and-peat.net]

A foundational monograph covering historical development, ecosystem services, biomass uses, and global case studies. Not fully open access, but sample pages and summaries are freely available.

Large‑scale Typha cultivation for agricultural and industrial use, particularly for producing magnesite‑based Typha insulation and construction panels. Highlights the benefits of peatland rewetting, carbon sequestration, biodiversity value, water purification, and economic opportunities for farmers. Typha’s combination of high productivity, ecological benefits, and industrial utility is emphasised.

Typha’s dual role as a high‑yield biomass crop (15–20 t DM/ha) and an effective nutrient‑capture system capable of removing 30–60 kg/ha/year of phosphorus from eutrophic waters. Provides detailed analysis of fuel value (17–20 MJ/kg), carbon offsets (≈1.05 tonnes CO₂ per tonne biomass), and ash nutrient recovery (up to 88% phosphorus in ash). This is highly relevant for integrated watershed management and bioenergy systems

A comprehensive global review of reed utilisation, covering historical uses (thatching, fodder, crafts), modern applications (pulp, bioenergy, wastewater treatment), and ecological distribution. Productivity can reach 30 t/ha/yr above‑ground biomass, making reed one of the world’s most productive wetland grasses. The authors review quality requirements for thatching and construction materials, and discuss stand management practices such as winter harvesting. This review is essential for understanding both traditional and emerging reed industries.