PEATNet: Peatland Ecological Assessment and Technology Network for Advancing Reclamation and Management of Boreal Peatlands in Alberta

PEATNet is a coordinated, province-wide network designed to evaluate and advance peatland reclamation in Alberta. Industrial activities have created thousands of disturbed peatland sites constructed with mineral fill, leading to ecological fragmentation and long-term hydrological disruption. PEATNet integrates long-term reclaimed sites with active trials to validate mineral fill treatment, revegetation strategies, and ecohydrological restoration approaches. By harmonizing data across a chronosequence of sites, the project reduces uncertainty, improves reclamation outcomes, and generates practical tools, training, and decision-support frameworks for industry and regulators.