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Peatlands and Peat –
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Alexela Concert Hall, Tallinn, Estonia
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THE IPC 2020 CONGRESS AT #IPC2020
1 People PEAT-Talks • Digital posters • “Meet the
expert” sessions • “Meet-a-colleague”
2 Content networking breaks • Movie programme
and public lectures • Photo contest
3 Connectivity
4 Fun
AND MUCH MORE
5 Format ON THE FORMAT:
Kick-off Get-together
5 REASONS Meet old and new colleagues and friends
TO ATTEND before the Congress even starts.
1 Interact with peers and pave the way for- Midsummer's Eve
ward together 2 Master the latest develop- The chance to attend the unique Nordic
ments in the area of interest 3 Discuss with Midsummer's Eve celebrations and experi-
the experts and innovative thinkers about ence the white night magic.
Why vs Why Not? 4 Attend dedicated
City Discovery
tracks to maximise the learning experience
Get to know the destination while visiting
5 Share your research and be selected for
the Congress photo exhibition and public
focused discussions
lectures in the venue and throughout the
city centre.
WHO
SHOULD ATTEND?
The target audience for this Congress in-
cludes all fields involved in peatland and
peat integrated with ecosystem services.
This includes but is not limited to:
• industry and business representatives
• policy and decision-makers
• peat product consumers
• friends of the peatlands
• conservationists
• scientists
• students
CONGRESS SECRETARIAT
PCO Publicon • E: ipc2020@publicon.ee • T: +372 740 4095 • www.ipc2020.com
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THE 16th ECOSYSTEM SERVICES
INTERNATIONAL BRIDGING DIFFERING
PEATLAND VIEWS ON PEATLANDS
CONGRESS Peatland ecosystems are essential to
Mires are inspiring! people in several ways. The concept of
Peatlands are challenging! ecosystem services is broad and covers all
Peat, just great! direct and indirect benefits people gain
from eco-systems. Therefore, it enables to
Where else to get the latest knowledge integrate human welfare with natural
about mires, peatlands and peat if not from resources from peatlands, such as pure
the 16th International Peatland Congress!? water and air, climate regulation through
By coming to Congress, we intend to ad- carbon seques-tration, peat as a substrate
dress all significant problems that human- or aesthetic enjoyment.
ity has to face in coming years – climate
change, loss of biodiversity, water manage- The International Peatland Society is a
ment, resource management, zero hunger, multidisciplinary organisation, bringing
zero poverty etc. Yes, all of those questions together scientists, peat corporations and
are also related to peatlands and peat, and practitioners of conservation and policies.
you too have a role to play in solving these Thus, ecosystem services seem to be a
problems. suitable approach to bridge these various
views on peatlands. We encourage all the
Besides providing the floor for the most Congress delegates to communicate here in
up-to-date discussions, we are proud to Tallinn with people who have a bit different
present you picturesque Estonian nature, experience of peatlands than they do – con-
versatile cultural life and the magical time of servationists with industry, scientists with
white nights. policymakers – by doing it through the view
Register now! of peatland ecosystem services. Neverthe-
less, we have a common aim: the preserva-
I’m looking forward
tion and responsible use of peatlands.
to seeing you in Estonia!
Sincerely yours,
Erki Niitlaan
Chair of the Congress
Elve Lode Martin Küttim
Chair Vice-Chair
of the Scientific of the Scientific
Committee Committee
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TABLE OF CONTENTS 5 PROGRAMME OVERVIEW 6 SCIENTIFIC TOPICS 8 COMMITTEES 9 ABSTRACT SUBMISSION 13 EXCURSIONS & FIELD TRIPS 29 SOCIAL EVENTS 32 PHOTO CONTEST 33 PRACTICALITIES 34 IMPORTANT DATES 35 SPONSORSHIP AND EXHIBITION 36 CONTACTS 38 INTERNATIONAL PEATLAND SOCIETY The 16th International Peatland Congress • 14th – 20th June 2020 • Alexela Concert Hall, Tallinn, Estonia • 4
Kick-Off Meetings of the IPS Scientific Registration
14th
Get-Together Advisory Board & exhibition set-up
June
2020
and the Executive Board
SUNDAY
Registration
15th
June
2020
Ice-Breaking Party Poster Parallel sessions Plenary Opening
session session ceremony
MONDAY
Movie programme
& public discussions
Preliminary schedule
Movie programme Poster Parallel sessions
16th
& public discussions session
June
Meet the Expert seminars 2020
CONGRESS OFFERS:
TUESDAY
Industry Summit
Industry dinner
Midsummer’s Mid-Congress
17th
Eve Celebration field trips
June
2020
Movie programme
& public discussions
WEDNESDAY
Gala dinner Poster Parallel sessions PEAT-talks
THE 16th INTERNATIONAL PEATLAND
18th
session
June
2020
Movie programme IPS General Assembly Meet Parallel
& public discussions & Annual Assembly the Expert sessions
of National seminars
THURSDAY
Representatives
Movie programme Closing Parallel sessions
19th
& public discussions cere-
June
2020
mony
FRIDAY
Technical
20th
side-meetings
June
excursions and mid-congress field trips • Student programme • Movie programme and public
2020
IPS and Congress welcome and closing ceremony • Scientific programme • Industry summit •
Practical “Meet the Expert” seminars • PEAT-talks inspired by the TEDx format • Pre-congress
upon request
discussions • Photo contest • Several social, cultural and networking events • Sponsor exhibition
The 16th International Peatland Congress • 14th – 20th June 2020 • Alexela Concert Hall, Tallinn, Estonia • 5
SATURDAY
THE
TOPICS
Peatland ecosystem services
I PROVISIONING SERVICES II SUPPORTING SERVICES
I.1 - Food and food products II.1 - Biodiversity
I.2 - Raw materials II.2 - Primary production and peat formation
I.3 - Genetic resources II.3 - Nutrient cycling
I.4 - Water supply
I.5 - Medicinal resources
III REGULATING SERVICES IV CULTURAL AND SOCIAL SERVICES
III.1 - Carbon sequestration IV.1 - Cultural services
and climate regulation
IV.2 - Peatlands for communities and society
III.2 - Hydrology and water quality
IV.3 - Recreation and tourism
III.3 - Natural hazard regulation
IV.4 - Science and education
III.4 - Pollution control
Peatland management
V PEATLAND AND PEAT RELATED VI PROTECTION AND
ECONOMIC SERVICES RECLAMATION OF PEATLANDS
V.1 - Agriculture VI.1 – Protection of peatlands
V.2 - Forestry VI.2 – Restoration of peatlands
V.3 - Peat extraction VI.3 – After-use of degraded peatlands
V.4 - Utilisation of peat
V.5 - Other forms of peatland use
VII EMERGING TECHNOLOGIES AND TECHNIQUES FOR PEATLAND AND PEAT RESEARCH
VII.1 – Fieldwork and laboratory equipment for research and monitoring
VII.2 – Tools for data analysis and modelling
VII.3 – Development and practice of fieldwork methods
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THE CONGRESS FORMAT The official language of the Congress is sing on a particular Theme or Sub-theme. English. Simultaneous translation is possible During the Congress, the various scientific upon request for specific language groups. and commercial aspects of peatlands and An extra fee will be applied. In case of peat will be discussed in short debate ses- interest, please contact the Congress Secre- sions. tariat. The Industry Summit is organised for prac- Presentations can be given orally or by titioners and top executives of peatland and poster. The duration of the oral presenta- peat companies that rely upon peatland tions will be 15+5 minutes. The presenta- and/or peat products for a significant part tions are organised subject-wise into Topics of their business. and sub-topic sessions (see “Topics”). The focus is on discussing, changing ideas Parallel sessions will take place strictly to and presenting viewpoints on the key issues time in different lecture rooms at the in the peat industry; however, not only the Alexela Concert Hall and Solaris Cinema. economy but also social and environmental Poster presentations will be displayed in aspects will be considered. the Poster Exhibition area during the whole Among other topics, the following issues Congress. Poster authors will be given a will be addressed: peat in the context of cli- special time slot for poster presentation and mate politics; global peat demand 2050 for on-site discussions. energy and horticulture; social imapcts of “Keynote speakers” are invited speakers peatland use; new production technologies that address the whole Congress, i.e. during and applications of peat; certification of the plenary session. “Invited papers” denote peatland, peat and peat containing growing talks by invited speakers at the sub-plenary media; addressing UNFCCC greenhouse gas level, i.e. during a scientific session focus- emissions targets for 2050, etc. The 16th International Peatland Congress • 14th – 20th June 2020 • Alexela Concert Hall, Tallinn, Estonia • 7
ORGANISING COMMITTEE Erki Niitlaan Chair of the Congress, Estonian Peat Association, erki@turbaliit.ee Jaanus Paal Scientific Congress General, University of Tartu, jaanus.paal@ut.ee Elve Lode Chair of the Scientific Committee, Tallinn University, elve@ipc2020.com Martin Küttim Vice-Chair of the Scientific Committee, Tallinn University, martin@ipc2020.com Edgar Karofeld Mid-Congress field-trips, University of Tartu, edgar.karofeld@ut.ee Marko Kohv Student programme, Estonian Wetlands Society, marko.kohv@gmail.com Olga Kaju Social and cultural programme, olga@ipc2020.com Gilbert Ludwig Industry Summit Manager, International Peatland Society, gilbert.ludwig@peatlands.org Kaie Kriiska General Congress organizing and Baltic Peatlands pre-tour, Estonian Peat Association, kaie@turbaliit.ee SCIENTIFIC COMMITTEE* Rachel Carmenta University of Cambridge, England Gerald Jurasinski The University of Rostock, Germany Marko Kohv University of Tartu, Estonian Fund for Nature, Estonia Randall Kolka USDA Forest Service Northern Research Station, USA Aino Korrensalo University of Eastern Finland, Finland Marika Kose Estonian University of Life Sciences, Estonia Ingrida Krigere Latvian Peat Association, Latvia Ain Kull University of Tartu, Estonia Liisa Küttim Tallinn University, Estonia Martin Küttim Tallinn University, Estonia Anna Laine University of Eastern Finland, Finland Elve Lode Tallinn University, Estonia Aleksei Lotman Estonian Fund for Nature, Estonia Lars Lundin Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences, Sweden Shailendra Mishra Asian School of the Environment, Singapore Katri Ots Estonian University of Life Sciences, Estonia Jaanus Paal University of Tartu, Estonia Jan Peters Michael Succow Foundation, Germany Piret Pungas-Kohv University of Tartu, Estonian Fund for Nature, Estonia Mart Reimann Tallinn University, Estonia Jack Rieley The University of Nottingham and UK Peatland Society, United Kingdom Line Rochefort Laval University, Canada Jüri-Ott Salm Estonian Fund for Nature, Estonia Hannu Salo Bioenergia ry, Finland Budi Indra Setiawan Bogor Agricultural University, Indonesia Dace Silina Latvia University of Life Sciences and Technologies, Latvia Pete Whittington Brandon University, Canada Meng Xianmin Northeast Normal University, China Humic Acid Industry Association, China *Preliminary list of members of the Scientific Committee The 16th International Peatland Congress • 14th – 20th June 2020 • Alexela Concert Hall, Tallinn, Estonia • 8
ABSTRACT SUBMISSION The Congress Scientific Committee (CSC) Please note that the subtopics may be invites submission of short abstracts subject to change. Submitting an abstract (maximum 300 words) for oral and poster to more than one topic is not allowed. presentations. Authors must select one of Duplicates will be rejected. After successful the following options: oral presentation submission, the author will receive an auto- only; poster presentation only; either oral or matically generated e-mail confirmation. poster presentation (no preference). In addition to extended abstracts authors Please note that the number of papers have the opportunity to submit a full-length that can be presented orally is limited, and paper based upon it to the IPS/IMCG sci- authors may be asked to consider a poster entific journal “Mires and Peat” after the presentation instead of an oral presentation. Congress. This internationally recognized Please note that one individual may not journal dedicated to publishing information be presenting as the first author on more on all aspects of peatlands and peat is than two oral contributions. A poster is well-established, peer-reviewed, on-line, considered equal in importance to an orally free to access and submit, with a respecta- presented paper. ble impact factor and citation capabilities. Abstracts will be submitted by the author Further information on submitting manu- via online submission form and evaluated by scripts to Mires and Peat will be provided the Congress Scientific Committee. At first in subsequent information and in the regis- the authors are invited to submit a short tration pack. In the meantime further infor- abstract (up to 300 words) by 6 January mation can be found on the journal website 2020. All authors whose short abstract has www.mires-and-peat.net or by contacting been accepted for the Congress should the Deputy Editor-in-Chief, Professor Jack submit an extended abstract (up to five Rieley at jack.rieley@peatlands.org. pages of A4) by 15 March 2020. Both short and extended abstracts will be published in the Congress Proceedings and on the IPS website (6 months after the Congress). “Mires and Peat”. The 16th International Peatland Congress • 14th – 20th June 2020 • Alexela Concert Hall, Tallinn, Estonia • 9
The short abstract format Extended abstracts
Language: English. Following the acceptance of the short
Title of the abstract: abstract, the author(s) will be requested
maximum 20 words. to submit extended abstracts, i.e. a short
article. These manuscripts must not exceed
Abstract authors:
five pages in A4 format (including abstract,
Full names – first and last name,
figures, tables and references), and should
and affiliations
follow the conventional scientific writing
Presenting author:
style, format and English language up to the
Full name and affiliations
full scientific standard. Detailed instructions
Contact information: and template for extended abstracts will
E-mail of the presenting author be issued by 6 January 2020 the Congress
Main text of the abstract webpage. Deadline for submission of
(maximum 300 words): extended abstracts is 15 March 2020. After
introduce topic, describe methods, main general, i.e., without comprehensive review
results and conclusions in plain writing. by the Scientific Committee, accepted
No figures or tables. extended abstracts will be included in the
Congress Proceedings. Congress Proceed-
ings with papers which exceed the volume
Review process of extended abstracts will thus not be
published, but theme/session organisers
All abstracts will be reviewed and evaluat-
are encouraged to explore alternative pub-
ed by members of the Congress Scientific
lications (books, special issues of journals,
Committee. Primary selection criteria are
etc.) for papers and/or posters presented in
scientific quality, relevance for the Congress
their sessions. Authors will be informed by
topics and clarity of expression. Unfor-
the theme/session chairpersons if such an
tunately, the Scientific Committee does
alternative publication can be offered.
not have the capacity to correct language
shortcomings. Abstracts that are e.g. am- The Organising Committee and the
biguous may for that reason be rejected. Congress Scientific Committee look very
We urge authors to use an English proof- much forward to receiving your abstracts!
reading service before submitting the ab-
stract. Click here for abstract submission!
Notification of acceptance is scheduled for Deadline for submission of short abstracts
2 March 2020. Please note that the present- is 6 January 2020.
ing author of the abstract must have valid
registration for the Congress by 15 March
2020 for the abstract to be included into
the Congress Proceedings.
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The 16th International Peatland Congress • 14th – 20th June 2020 • Alexela Concert Hall, Tallinn, Estonia • 12EXCURSIONS
AND FIELD TRIPS
PRE-TOURS
I Baltic Peatlands pre-tour in Lithuania-Latvia-Estonia
Date: 11–14 June 2020
Contact: Kaie Kriiska, Estonian Peat Association, kaie@turbaliit.ee
Leaders: Nerijus Zableckis (Lithuanian Fund for Nature), Jūratė Sendžikaitė
(Lithuanian Fund for Nature, Nature Research Centre), Anda Zālmane
(Latvian Peat Association), Ingrīda Krīgere (Latvian Peat Association, IPS),
Jüri-Ott Salm & Eerik Leibak (Estonian Fund for Nature)
Price: 450 ¤ • Price includes 4-day full programme with expert guides,
modern private coach, accommodation (3 nights), meals.
Start: morning 11 June 2020, Palanga, Lithuania
End: evening 14 June 2020, Tallinn, Estonia
During the tour, we will visit natural mires efforts aiming to achieve a favourable con-
and other wetland complexes, peat extrac- servation status of different mire habitats.
tion as well as peatland restoration and
In Lithuania, the participants will be shown
reclamation areas while driving through the
various restoration projects at Ramsar sites.
Baltic States of Lithuania, Latvia and Esto-
First, the unique mires in the Nemunas Delta
nia. The tour will provide insight into differ-
ent mire types in the Baltic States. Special
attention will be given to the restoration
The 16th International Peatland Congress • 14th – 20th June 2020 • Alexela Concert Hall, Tallinn, Estonia • 13will be visited. Restoration using Sphag- the effect of peatlands on climate change
num farming approach in the Aukštumala will be discussed by the scientists of the
peatland will be presented, followed by an Latvian State Forest Research Institute
enjoyable Klasmann-Deilmann Šilutė’s train Silava and the measurements of greenhouse
ride to the natural part of the bog. gas emissions will be demonstrated. The
well-preserved mire of Cenas tīrelis will be
Also, the Tyrai coastal fen, which is the
explored by hiking with bog shoes.
most important vulnerable Aquatic Warbler
breeding site in Lithuania, will be explored. The tour will end in Estonia where the pearl
of the preserved natural wetland complex -
On the way to Latvia, a glimpse of a typical
Soomaa National Park is visited. “Soomaa”
raised bog of Kamanos Strict Nature Re-
means the land of mires in Estonian and the
serve inhabited by golden plovers is caught.
National Park has been established for the
Kamanos is the largest raised bog in north-
protection of large bogs, flooded mead-
ern Lithuania with ridge-pool complexes
ows, forests and cultural heritage in the
and numerous small lakes surrounded by
south-western part of Central Estonia.
wet forests.
We will walk along the Ingatsi nature trail
In Latvia, one of the largest peat mining
through a floodplain forest, followed by
companies in the country, Laflora Ltd. that
exploring the Kuresoo restoration area,
is known for its responsible peatland man-
which is the first holistic restoration project
agement, is visited. Different reclamation
of degraded bog communities in Estonia.
efforts will be demonstrated in former peat
extraction fields - from berry growing and On the way to Tallinn, a species-rich alkaline
afforestation to paludiculture and apiculture fen will be visited in mid-western Estonia.
(bees, bumblebees) cultivation. Afterwards,
Group size is limited to 25 people.
When travelling by plane, we recommend choosing
the Palanga International Airport (Lithuania) as your destination airport.
The 16th International Peatland Congress • 14th – 20th June 2020 • Alexela Concert Hall, Tallinn, Estonia • 14II IPS pre-tour in Finland
Date: 11–13 June 2020
Contact: Hannu Salo, Finnish Peatland Society – Suoseura, hannu.salo@bioenergia.fi
Leaders: Tapio Lindholm (Finnish Environment Institute SYKE), Harri Vasander
(University of Helsinki), Raisa Mäkipää (Natural Resources Institute Finland LUKE),
Tuula Larmola (Finnish Peatland Society), Hannu Salo (The Bioenergy Association of Finland)
Price: 290 ¤ • Price includes 3-day full programme with expert guides,
modern private coach, accommodation (2 nights), meals.
The tour will start at the Häme nature cesses are covered. In addition, traditional
centre where an overview of peatlands in Finnish sauna and swimming in the lake can
Finland is given, followed by visiting differ- be enjoyed.
ent sites of agricultural peatlands (used for
At the Lakkasuo mire complex, including
growing willow, bilberry, cereals) while the
drained and undrained areas, carbon cycle
paludiculture is introduced. The evening will
and global climate change experiments and
be spent at the pristine raised bog complex
peatland forestry are introduced. Also, the
of Torronsuo National Park.
topic of peat and novel peat products will
During the next days, LUKE’s peatland for- be presented by the Bioenergy Association
estry experimental sites are visited, and the of Finland.
climate impact of these sites are discussed.
A short visit will be made to the Sammalis-
At the Hyytiäla Forestry Field Station, locat-
tonsuo bird watching and game wetlands
ed in the middle of forests and peatlands,
on a former peat extraction area at Rii-
several aspects of Earth system ranging
himäki.
from the depths of soil to atmospheric pro-
Group size is limited to 30 people.
The 16th International Peatland Congress • 14th – 20th June 2020 • Alexela Concert Hall, Tallinn, Estonia • 15STUDENT
PROGRAMME
I Students' pre-tour in Estonia
Date: 11-14 June 2020
Contact: Marko Kohv, Estonian Wetlands Society, marko.kohv@gmail.com
Price: 100 ¤ • Price includes 3-day full programme with expert guides and scientists,
modern private coach, accommodation (3 nights), meals.
IPC2020 offers a special side-event for the Estonian calcareous fens, see what makes
students: a 3-day tour (11-13th June + drive the Soomaa ("land of mires") National Park
back to Tallinn 14th June) in Central and so famous and highly valued among visitors
Western Estonia. and learn how former mires support food
and timber production. The field trip will
Topics: peatland nutrient and carbon cycle;
end in Tallinn just before Congress.
restoration and greenhouse gases; hertit-
age, recreation and tourism; peat produc- The group size is limited to 25 people,
tion and agriculture on peatlands. which ensures high-quality experience to all
the participants.
The participants will visit some of the most
beautiful and famous wetlands and peat- Before registering, please provide a short
lands in Estonia and have the chance to letter of motivation (max 300 words) to
learn from the top experts about various Marko Kohv (marko.kohv@gmail.com) stat-
ecosystem services peatlands provide at ing your academic background and motiva-
the global, regional and local scale. You tion to take part in the programme.
can enjoy the blooming orchids in Northern
The 16th International Peatland Congress • 14th – 20th June 2020 • Alexela Concert Hall, Tallinn, Estonia • 16MID-CONGRESS FIELD TRIPS
There is a wide choice of field trips that first-come-first-served basis. Full descrip-
cover most of the Congress topics, ranging tions of the mid-congress tours can be
from tourism, research and restoration, found on the Congress website
agriculture and forestry on peatlands, city www.ipc2020.com/fieldtrips/.
wetlands, visiting different peat industries
Field trips with too few participants (under
etc. Please choose the field trip to attend
10) can be cancelled. If this happens, the
during your online registration process.
delegates registered to such field trip will
The number of attendees for each trip is be offered to re-register another field trip.
limited. Registrations will be handled on a
Main topics Topic related field trip programme
I PROVISIONING TOUR 2: Berry plantation on extracted peatlands
SERVICES TOUR 1: Peat extraction and forestry on extracted peatland
TOUR 11: Industrial field trips
II REGULATING TOUR 10: Restoration of alkaline fens
SERVICES TOUR 5: Mire restoration area
TOUR 8: Endla nature reserve
III SUPPORTING TOUR 10: Restoration of alkaline fens
SERVICES TOUR 5: Mire restoration area
TOUR 8: Endla nature reserve
TOUR 4: Mire restoration sites and cultural-educational programme
IV CULTURAL AND TOUR 4: Mire restoration sites and cultural-educational programme
SOCIAL SERVICES TOUR 9: Paljassaare coastal meadow bird conservation area
and Pääsküla bog
TOUR 6: Tourism on peatlands
V PEATLAND AND TOUR 2: Berry plantation on extracted peatlands
PEAT RELATED TOUR 1: Peat extraction and forestry on extracted peatland
ECONOMIC SERVICES
TOUR 11: Industrial field trips
VI PROTECTION AND TOUR 10: Restoration of alkaline fens
RECLAMATION TOUR 5: 5: Mire restoration area
OF PEATLANDS
TOUR 2: Berry plantation on extracted peatlands
TOUR 1: Peat extraction and forestry on extracted peatland
TOUR 8: Endla nature reserve
TOUR 7: Peatland use and restoration
VII EMERGING TOUR 10: Restoration of alkaline fens
TECHNOLOGIES AND TOUR 5: 5: Mire restoration area
TECHNIQUES FOR
PEATLAND AND TOUR 4: Mire restoration sites and cultural-educational programme
PEAT RESEARCH TOUR 11: Industrial field trips
The 16th International Peatland Congress • 14th – 20th June 2020 • Alexela Concert Hall, Tallinn, Estonia • 17TOUR 1. Peat extraction and forestry on extracted peatland
The 65-years old Norway spruce stand in the Rae experimental area fertilised with oil shale ash (20 t ha-1) in 1953 and with mineral fertilisers
(8N2P1K) in 1964 • Photo by K. Ots
Large drainage operations peaked in Es- species (black alder, silver birch, Norway
tonia in 1969–1975, when approximately spruce, hybrid aspen) were planted in 2004.
150,000 ha of forest land was drained. In Today all species have grown into produc-
total, ca 700,000 ha of forest land is affect- tive stands.
ed by drainage in Estonia.
The excursion will continue to Aegviidu
Rae peat extraction area and the exhausted Nature Visitor Centre that is located in the
peatlands are located 10 km from Tallinn. heart of Kõrvemaa – an area of peatlands,
The experimental area on the Rae drained large forests and unpopulated natural
and fertilized peatland was established landscapes. On Sõõriksoo nature trail one
in the 1950s to study factors that affect can explore damp forests, bog landscapes,
forestation of peatlands and to investigate peatland with old peat pits, and signs of
possibilities for afforesting of oligotrophic animal and bird activity. More than 100
peat soils. The uniqueness of the experi- years ago Sõõriksoo bog was one of the
mental area lies in the fact that the virtu- most productive peat-cutting areas in Es-
ally sterile peat soil has managed to grow tonia, where peat was cut manually and the
stands (silver birch, Scots pine, Norway bog provided nearly 50% of national peat
spruce) of 50–65 years. production (fuel, thermal insulation material
etc). Today, old peat pits have revegetated
The wastewater sludge of the Tallinn Waste-
spontaneously.
water Treatment Plant was applied to study
the effect on afforestation. Different tree
Rubber boots or functional hiking boots are recommended. Total walking distance
ca 4 km in natural and restored mire area and on a wooden nature trail.
Price: 40 ¤ per person • Availability: one group of 50 people.
The 16th International Peatland Congress • 14th – 20th June 2020 • Alexela Concert Hall, Tallinn, Estonia • 18TOUR 2. Berry plantation on extracted peatlands
Marjasoo blueberry plantation in autumn.
The attempts to cultivate cranberries on are suitable for cultivation; cranberry and
exhausted peatlands started in Estonia in cowberry, though, need larger investments
the 1960–1970s when due to the drainage of to ensure stable crops. A unique know-how
peatlands natural areas suitable for growing for choosing the plants and maintaining
mire berries decreased. At the beginning peat fields has been developed on-site. An
small-scale experimental plantations were excellent lowbush blueberry propagation
established to test the suitability of grow- collection and fine local cranberry sorts are
ing native cranberries from different mires growing in the farm Marjasoo with an annu-
for cultivation, later the fields have been al production of 100–150 tons.
expanded to industrial cultivation on large
Participants will be introduced to what has
areas.
been done on the farm in about 35 years
Farm Marjasoo, translated the Berry Bog followed by a visit to the plantation. Results
Farm, specializes in growing wild berries of the experiments made in the plantations
on extracted peatland (13 ha). The farm is will be introduced and discussed, incl.
situated in the middle of a pine forest near common cranberry (Oxycoccus palustris)
the largest lake in Estonia – Lake Võrtsjärv. cultivation, low-bush blueberry (Vaccinium
The farm started in 1988 with the cultivation angustifolium) cultivation and the possibility
of cranberries, later blueberry fields were of organic production of wild berries on
added, and experiments with cowberries extracted peat fields
have been made as well. All three species
Walking boots are recommended, total walking distance ca 1–2 km.
Price: 40 ¤ per person • Availability: two groups of 40 people.
The 16th International Peatland Congress • 14th – 20th June 2020 • Alexela Concert Hall, Tallinn, Estonia • 19Tour 3. Vegetable and other crop production on peatlands
Typically, peat soils are found in mires but soils with peat horizon are in good agricul-
are becoming increasingly prevalent in tural condition in Estonia. The best way to
agriculture as they are being drained for preserve the carbon stock is to use agricul-
production. Peat soils vary greatly in acidity tural peat soils as permanent grasslands.
and fertility, affecting their suitability for Studies confirm that almost one third of the
crop production. Peat soils that are less drained peat soils used in Estonian agri-
acidic will have larger amounts of plant culture may have been damaged to such
available nutrients. The biochemical and an extent by today that they are no longer
microbiological properties of peat are high- classified as peat soils.
ly suitable for the vital function of plants.
During the excursion, an overview of ame-
Thanks to its structure, peat provides an
lioration and cultivation of agricultural peat
extremely suitable environment for plant
soils in Estonia will be given and organic
roots.
farming on peatlands, e.g. growing of veg-
Estonian mires have been reclaimed for etables (carrot) and oilseeds (rape, turnip
agriculture purposes: at present, 125 000 ha rape) will be introduced.
Comfortable walking boots are recommended, total walking distance ca 1–2 km.
Price: 40 ¤ per person • Availability: one group of 25 people.
The 16th International Peatland Congress • 14th – 20th June 2020 • Alexela Concert Hall, Tallinn, Estonia • 20Tour 4. Mire restoration sites and cultural-educational programme in Sirtsi and Tudusoo bog Nature Conservation Areas, North-East Estonia The Tudusoo mire Nature Conservation The Sirtsi NCA consists of a range of mires Area (NCA) is located in north-eastern in the NW–SE direction with a bog, rich in Estonia on the eastern slope of the Pandiv- hollows and pools in the middle and quag- ere Upland. The relatively intact raised bog mires on the edges. This mire complex is areas are surrounded and partially degrad- negatively influenced by peat extraction ed by forestry drainage system established and the surrounding forest drainage system. in the 1970s. The EU LIFE MIRES ESTONIA The Sirtsi restoration area includes a former project started restoration activities in 2018. peat mining field with a dense drainage Mire habitats and hydrology is being re- network and a completely destroyed vege- stored by closing the drainage network with tation and forest drainage area. Sphagnum various measures and implementing differ- fragments were spread, and experimental ent forest cover manipulations. Special care oil shale ash treatment was implemented in is taken with forest manipulations because autumn 2018 on the former extraction field. of numerous protected species’ habitats During the excursion, participants will be within the drainage network. Participants introduced to different approaches related will visit the newly renovated nature trail to infilling ditches or dam building on ex- that leads to the Tudu bog lake where the tracted peatlands, also an intact raised bog educational program will be introduced, will be visited. Methodologies of monitoring including an overview of mire related cultur- will be introduced. al values. Also, the transitional mire type will be visited nearby the Tudu Lake. Rubber boots or functional hiking boots are recommended. The total walking distance is ca 4 km in a natural and restored mire area and on a wooden nature trail. Distance from Tallinn approx. 2 hours. Price: 40 ¤ per person • Availability: one group of 20 people. The 16th International Peatland Congress • 14th – 20th June 2020 • Alexela Concert Hall, Tallinn, Estonia • 21
Tour 5. Mire restoration area in Soosaare bog,
Alam-Pedja Nature Reserve, Central Estonia
Restoration in Soosaare bog • Photo by Leevi Krumm
Alam-Pedja Nature Reserve is located in level, amphibians, birds, and butterflies is
Central Estonia, northeast of Lake Võrtsjärv. ongoing. Drones are used for monitoring
It covers 34,490 ha and is a Natura 2000 changes in the vegetation cover in addition
site that is recognized as a wetland of in- to traditional botanical observations. During
ternational importance under the Ramsar the excursion, participants will be intro-
Convention. Wetlands (five large mire duced to different restoration techniques
complexes, swamp forests, and floodplains) of the damaged bog and an intact bog with
cover 82% of the nature reserve’s territory. lots of bog pools will be visited.
The restoration area (ca 120 ha) is a former
The excursion will be guided by a specialists
peat extraction field at the edge of the
from the Estonian Fund for Nature and the
large Soosaare bog. EU LIFE MIRES ESTO-
Univesity of Tartu.
NIA project financed restoration activities
in 2017–2018. The monitoring of the water
Rubber boots or functional hiking boots are recommended. The total walking distance
is ca 4 km in a natural and restored mire area. Distance from Tallinn approx. 2 hours.
Price: 40 ¤ per person • Availability: one group of 20 people.
The 16th International Peatland Congress • 14th – 20th June 2020 • Alexela Concert Hall, Tallinn, Estonia • 22Tour 6. Tourism on peatlands in the Soomaa National Park
Canoeing in Soomaa National Park • Photo by Aivar Ruukel
The Soomaa National Park was established After a field lunch, the Ingatsi nature trail
in 1993 to protect intact bogs, meandering (3 km) will guide participants up the highest
rivers, floodplain meadows, and a variety and steepest bog slope known in Europe,
of forests. Participants will be able to ex- reaching up to 8 meters, to Kuresoo bog
perience all these nature values during the (11,000 ha). This is one of the largest bogs
excursion. Part of this day is a slow and in Estonia, almost unaffected by human ac-
relaxing canoe trip (6 km) downstream of tivities. The West-Estonian type of plateau
Raudna River with a stop in the Lemmjõgi bog is characterized by large open areas
floodplain forest – a periodically flooded that serve as an ideal resting site for migra-
alluvial forest with broad-leaved trees, such tory geese and cranes. Discussions about
as elms, oaks, lindens, ashes, maples. nature tourism’s impacts, both positive and
negative, will conclude this day.
Functional walking boots are recommended.
Price: 40 ¤ per person • Availability: two groups of 45 people.
The 16th International Peatland Congress • 14th – 20th June 2020 • Alexela Concert Hall, Tallinn, Estonia • 23Tour 7. Peatland use and restoration
Photo by Priit Voolaid
Tolkuse bog (area 5,500 ha, max peat depth in the Eastern part of the bog where peat
5 m), located on the SW coast of Estonia, is was milled until 1995. By that time, the Tolk-
formed due to a land uplift that separated use bog was already strictly protected and
shallow bays (lagoons) from the sea ca the preparations to open a new peat mine in
8,000 years ago. As a remnant of ancient the Western part of the bog were canceled.
times, the formation of coastal sand dunes – In 2018, a restoration project was launched
one of the highest in Estonia – boarders aiming to close the ditches and to raise the
Tolkuse bog from the west. The surrounding water level in the Tolkuse bog.
relief is causing the seepage of groundwater
During the tour, participants are going to
to the bog, the influence of which can be
see the coastal sand dunes on the Western
seen in the vegetation. It is assumed that
side of the Tolkuse bog and will then walk
the peculiarities of hydrology are also caus-
along a boardwalk to the middle-part of
ing a faster than average peat accumulation
the bog to see what has been left off the
rate in Tolkuse bog (1.6–1.9 mm yr-1) as
drained pools. Next, you will see the area
compared to other Estonian bogs
where preparations were made for peat
(ca 1 mm yr-1).
extraction and where tree coverage has
The signs of human activity are apparent in recently been removed and ditches blocked
different places in the Tolkuse bog. A canal as restoration measures (walking will be
dividing the bog to Northern and Southern on wet ground). There will be a short bus
parts was dug already in 1856 after that bog ride to the Eastern side of the bog to see
pools in the middle of the bog were drained. the extracted peat mine and the canal dug
A peat quarry (block mining by hand) was through the bog in the 19th century (walk-
operating in the Southern part of the bog ing on wet ground). Different restoration
already at the beginning of the 20th centu- methods will be seen and discussed.
ry. In 1967, another peat mine was opened
Rubber boots or functional hiking boots are required.
The total walking distance is ca 4 km.
Price: 40 ¤ per person • Availability: two groups of 45 people.
The 16th International Peatland Congress • 14th – 20th June 2020 • Alexela Concert Hall, Tallinn, Estonia • 24Tour 8. Endla Nature Reserve
Männikjärve bog • Photo by Edgar Karofeld
The Endla Nature Reserve is located in There are several hiking trails that give the
Central Estonia. Peatland studies started visitors the opportunity to get acquainted
here in 1910 when the Experimental Mire with forest communities, wooded mead-
Research Station was founded. The main ows, and bogs, to watch birds and learn
assets of the nature reserve (established about local plants. The Männikjärve hiking
in 1985, an area covering 10,161 ha) is the trail takes participants to a 1–1.5-hour
diverse wetland habitats, representing bogs, walk around Lake Männikjärv, through the
overgrowing lakes and the karst springs coniferous forest and finally follows a 1.4
on the SW slope of the Pandivere Upland. km-long boardwalk across the treed ridge-
There are several lakes, relicts of an ancient hollow-pool bog to a watchtower. There are
lake, the largest of which is Lake Endla. more than 130 protected species of animals,
There are eight raised bog massifs separat- plants, and fungi recorded here.
ed by rivers, boggy forests and lakes. The
Participants will visit the spring giving the
average thickness of the peat layer is 3–4
beginning to the Varangu River. The main-
m, while in Männikjärve bog the thickness
spring is nearly 300 m long and over 100
of the peat and lake sediments layer can
m wide, with over 30 m of various sources.
reach up to 9.4 m. The convex bogs have
Some smaller springs are in 4–15 m wide
well established hollow-ridge-pool systems.
funnels and some tiny springs are covered
Since 1997, the nature reserve belongs to
with moss. The water pH in springs is 7.3–
the Ramsar sites and since 2004 to the EU
8.0, the discharge of springs is 250–760 l/s.
Natura network of protected areas. The
center of the nature reserve is located in the
Tooma village where the old mire school
hosts a small museum.
Travel time from Tallinn ca 2 h, walking distance ca 2–3 km,
comfortable walking shoes are recommended.
Price: 40 ¤ per person • Availability: one group of 40 people.
The 16th International Peatland Congress • 14th – 20th June 2020 • Alexela Concert Hall, Tallinn, Estonia • 25Tour 9. Paljassaare coastal meadow bird conservation area
and Pääsküla bog
City wetland • Photo by Meelis Uustal
Although most of the coastal zone of the The tour will continue with visiting the
capital city Tallinn has been urbanized, Pääsküla bog (~9 km2, max peat depth 5.4
there are some semi-natural peatland areas m), located on the western edge of Tallinn.
left within the city boundaries. Man, the The Pääsküla bog developed from infilling
sea and post-glacial rebound have shaped and overgrowing of the coastal lagoon
the Paljassaare area, which is now the best ca 8,000 years ago, however, it has been
birdwatching site inside Tallinn, only 15 min drained since the 19th century. Historically,
from the city center. The core of the area is peat was extracted manually and since the
a 70-ha large wetland with coastal lagoon 1920s with machines from trenches on bog
lakes, wet coastal meadows, marshes and edges for domestic heating. The former
reedbeds that attract birds during migra- peat extraction area was used as Tallinn’s
tion and breeding. However, the military main waste disposal site in 1974–2003,
activities in the past have resulted in eu- thereafter closed and recultivated in 2007.
trophication that negatively affects the local Horticultural peat extraction is still contin-
biodiversity. In 2018–2024, an EU funded uing on a small scale. During the walk on
restoration project CoastNet LIFE is under- the nature path (2–4 km), you can see the
going with the aim to restore the habitats effect of drainage, old peat trenches and
of protected bird and amphibian species. bog forest recovery from several burnings
The total walking distance of the excursion in 2002.
is 4 km and it takes 3 hours with visits to
More information: www.citynature.eu
birdwatching towers. Bringing binoculars is
encouraged.
Both paths are easily walkable, no rubber boots are required.
Price: 30 ¤ per person • Availability: two groups of 25 people.
The 16th International Peatland Congress • 14th – 20th June 2020 • Alexela Concert Hall, Tallinn, Estonia • 26Tour 10. Restoration of alkaline fens
The status and activities carried out on the and afforestation on that huge disturbed fen
Läänemaa-Suursoo alkaline fen site under ecosystem, and to maintain the complex of
the LIFE Peat Restore project “Reduction of open fen, transitional mire and some fen and
CO2-emissions by restoring degraded peat- transitional mire forests. Comprehen-sive
lands in Northern European Lowland” and monitoring is also conducted on site in
Paraspõllu fen will be explored. addition to restoration works. Georadar is
The aim of the LIFE project is to restore used to study the spatial pattern of peat
degraded peatland sites; measure the depth over the site. Plant species com-
change in greenhouse gas emissions (GHG) position, coverage of vascular species is
from peatlands before and after restoration analysed. For water level monitoring divers
and model fluxes using the Greenhouse Gas are used. Samples for water and topmost
Emission Site Types (GEST) approach; and part of the peat deposit are taken for their
provide guidelines for decision-makers and further chemical analyses. GHG fluxes are
conservationists with best practice scenari- monitored with chamber method monthly
os for peatland restoration and use in rela- during the growing season. Simultaneously
tion to the European Union climate policy with C flux measurements drone flights are
and legislation. performed according to which normalized
difference vegetation index (NDVI) is calcu-
Läänemaa-Suursoo with total area of about lated. During this excursion, the first results
3500 ha is a sedge-dominated alkaline fen concerning plant cover, water and peat
that was drained at the end of 19th century chemistry, water level, carbon balance and
and was used as a pasture for cattle and for NDVI will be presented.
hay mowing. It was abandoned after the
World War II, but drainage system was left
to the site. Nowadays the Läänemaa-Suur-
soo is under protection and also belongs
to Natura 2000 network to protect several
peatland habitat types: transitional mires
and quaking bogs (7140), active raised bogs
(7110*), alkaline fens (7230). During the LIFE
project the water level is raised by infilling
ditches and building dams. The objective
of rewetting is to stop peat decomposition
Price: 40 ¤ per person • Availability: one group of 20 people.
The 16th International Peatland Congress • 14th – 20th June 2020 • Alexela Concert Hall, Tallinn, Estonia • 27TOUR 11. Industry field trips
There will be many parallel industrial field duration of the excursion you choose, some
trips to choose from (please make your final of them are shorter and some longer – a
selection during online registration for the detailed schedule will be disclosed later,
Congress) both for those who are interested tours in the Pärnu and Haapsalu region are
in horticultural or energy peat industry. full-day trips. None of the routes necessarily
Industrial excursions will concentrate mainly require rubber boots (if not stated other-
on the following Congress topics: 5.3 peat wise), but during every industrial field trip,
extraction; 5.4 utilisation of peat; 5.5 other some distances will be covered on foot.
forms of peatland use and 6.2 restorations
You may choose between three main
of peatlands, but also logistics, local regula-
regions of destination:
tions and social aspects. In more detail, peat
production for different purposes, substrate • Pärnu region – biggest peat production
factories and package plants, powerplants, area in Estonia where both horticultural
ports and shipping, peatland restoration, and energy peat production are repre-
production regulation (certification) and sented;
safety, EIA (Environmental Impact Assess- • Haapsalu region – smaller production
ment), Estonian peat production licensing areas with its specialities;
system, responsible peatland management • Tallinn region – shortest driving distances,
and balancing different aspects and stake- a bit less attention to horticultural peat
holders’ interests will be introduced. aspects.
Every proposed route will focus on some Please visit the Congress website for a
of the abovementioned aspects; however, detailed list of sites to be visited in each
every route will include visiting a peat pro- region.
duction site. Please also pay attention to the www.ipc2020.com/industry-excursions/
Price: 40 ¤ per person • Availability: five groups of 25 people.
The 16th International Peatland Congress • 14th – 20th June 2020 • Alexela Concert Hall, Tallinn, Estonia • 28SOCIAL
EVENTS
KICK-OFF MIDSUMMER'S EVE
GET-TOGETHER CELEBRATION
Sunday 14th June 2020 Wednesday 17th June 2020
Rae Meierei in Tallinn Old Town Külavilla
With the unique industrial concept, the At the end of the exciting day of field trips,
250-seat restaurant and cheese factory is we will invite all delegates to gather in a
a great place to get together after arriving beautiful setting of countryside near Tallinn
to Estonia and before the official opening to get a glimpse of what's the white nights
of the Congress to meet your old and new and Midsummer's Eve in the Nordics are
friends and colleagues. Light snacks and about.
drinks are served during the evening.
The Midsummer or St. John's Day (Jaani-
päev as it is known in Estonia), is one of the
oldest local celebrations. Due to its north-
ICE-BREAKING ern location, Estonia experiences the sum-
PARTY mertime "White Nights" phenomenon, when
the sun sets late and the nights are dusk
Monday 15th June 2020 at most. Midsummer coincides closely with
Congress Venue – the Alexela Concert Hall the longest day of the year in the northern
At the end of the first official Congress day, hemisphere – the summer solstice. This year
you get the chance to relax and network the solstice occurs on June 21st. Just a few
at the Congress venue with local delicacies days before it, when we gather to celebrate
and light drinks being served. You will have the white nights, you shall be prepared to
the time to visit the Congress exhibition witness how the dusk meets dawn.
booths, make new contacts and enjoy a Midsummer's Eve is intertwined with many
versatile cultural programme to get to know folk beliefs. Children stay up until dawn,
Estonians a little bit more. while young lovers wander through the
Ice-Breaking Party is sponsored by: forest looking for a lucky fern flower said
to bloom only at this time of the year. If
you are lucky enough to spot a glow-worm,
you may expect a great fortune. The more
adventurous boys and girls are known to
swing as high as possible on the village's
wooden swing or take a jump over the
bonfire in hopes of achieving prosperity.
More moderate traditions include singing,
dancing and telling old folk tales.
The 16th International Peatland Congress • 14th – 20th June 2020 • Alexela Concert Hall, Tallinn, Estonia • 29CONGRESS ACCOMPANYING
GALA DINNER PERSONS´
Thursday 18th June 2020 PROGRAMME
Maarjamäe Castle & History Centre
We welcome the accompanying persons of
To remind you that Tallinn is on the coast of our delegates to join the social events of the
the Baltic Sea we will take the dinner guests Congress. During the time the delegates are
to the newly restored Maarjamäe History actively participating in the scientific ses-
Centre. For centuries, the place we now sions, accompanying persons are invited to
know as Maarjamäe was one of the many discover the beautiful city of Tallinn.
places in Tallinn where people flocked to
Accompanying person's package includes:
enjoy the summer season. The outdoor ex-
hibition “My Free Country” unfolds over 100 • Kick-off Get-together on 14th June 2020
years, making it possible to discuss both the • Ice-breaking Party on 15th June 2020
past and the future. A 4-course dinner will and a 2-hour guided city tour by bus
be served and complimented with an excit- • Special programme on 16th June (guided
ing cultural programme. food tour in the city centre, a trendy sou-
The Gala Dinner is available for all delegates. venir workshop at the Telliskivi Creative
Please register your participation during district or degustation in Junimperium gin
your online registration. An additional fee distillery)
will apply. • Lahemaa National Park Day tour and Mid-
summer's Eve celebrations on 17th June
Congress Gala Dinner is sponsored by:
2020
• PEAT talks on 18th June 2020
For more information and registration
www.flo ra g a rd .d e for accompanying persons,
please visit the Congress website
www.ipc2020.com/accompanying/
MOVIE PROGRAMME
AND PUBLIC LECTURES
15th to 19th June 2020
Artis Cinema movie halls in
the Congress venue
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