Objective

Analysis of income alternatives for farmers in wet peatland management and the use of raw materials from paludiculture for the construction sector

Methodology

• Yield estimation of paludiculture considering peatland site characteristics and suitability using GIS data
• Stakeholder interviews along paludiculture value chains
• Estimation of opportunity costs and revenue potentials
• Cost-benefit analysis for building materials from paludiculture compared to conventional construction materials

Climate effect under consideration

Greenhouse gas savings potential through the wet use of peatlands, the substitution of energy-intensive construction materials with materials from paludicultures, and their disposal or recycling properties