21 July
Monitoring greenhouse gases
Installation of Flux Tower
Funded by DEFRA’s LAPSIP a new flux tower has been installed by Centre for Ecology and Hydrology (CEH) on Sedge Fen. This will allow us to monitor greenhouse gases - such as carbon dioxide and methane - along with climate data. Healthy peatlands store carbon and the flux tower will monitor the release and capture of carbon. Like most peatlands, the fen at Wicken is at risk from climate change and more water is needed to help capture carbon. This will give us invaluable insight along our other monitoring to see how the fen is being affected.
Works on Verrall's Fen
Works are currently being undertaken on Verrall’s Fen to upgrade crossing points over our ditch network. Delayed from a very wet autumn last year, the drought conditions provide a window to install in drier conditions. These crossings provide safe access for management and movement of our wild livestock. The works will take around 10 weeks to complete and our funded through the Nature for Climate fund.
