Paludiculture offers a unique opportunity to harmonise agricultural productivity with peatland conservation. By cultivating species that can support peat formation, such as Sphagnum mosses, cattails, and reeds, we can reduce greenhouse gas emissions, enhance biodiversity, and maintain vital ecosystem services. This approach not only supports sustainable biomass production but also contributes to water quality improvement and long-term peatland restoration. With increasing climate challenges, paludiculture represents a resilient farming strategy that balances economic viability with environmental responsibility.
PaluWise
PaluWise focuses on large-scale demonstrations of paludiculture across Finland, the Netherlands, Poland, and the UK. Key activities involve developing field-scale operations and value chains for crops such as Typha, Birch, Reed, and Sedges; showcasing best practices for converting degraded organic soils into productive use; and providing tools, lessons, and recommendations for scaling up paludiculture across Europe.
- Project members: Christian Fritz, Gabrielle Rabelo Quadra, Rosalie van Zelm, Birka Wicke
- Read more about the project at the PaluWise project page
Paludi4All
Paludi4All explores the socio-economic, climate, and environmental aspects of paludiculture. Its goals include assessing climate mitigation potentials, environmental benefits, and rural job creation opportunities; developing innovative solutions to scale up paludiculture in Europe; and aligning with the EU Green Deal, biodiversity strategy, and carbon farming approaches.
- Project members: Rosalie van Zelm, Birka Wicke, Christian Fritz, Gabrielle Rabelo Quadra
- Read more about the project at the Paludi4All project page
