Geomorphometric and Geophysical Constraints on Outlining Drained Shallow Mountain Mires

Long-term draining of peatlands results in transformation vegetation and obliteration their morphological features. In many areas, efforts are made to restore the original ecosystems increase water retention potential. Using combined analyses a LiDAR-based digital terrain model (DTM), colour-infrared (CIR) imagery data, ground-penetrating radar (GPR) data electrical resistivity tomography (ERT) we tested applicability these methods outlining extent subsurface structure drained mires located Stolowe Mountains National Park area, Poland. The LiDAR-DTMs enabled parameterisation physiographic features determination extent, runoff directions potential waterlogging areas. CIR analysis classification types. GPR prospecting revealed bedrock morphology, thickness internal peat deposits, showing that this technique can also provide on variability decomposition phytogenic deposits. obtained ERT sections indicate both deposits structure. show integrated with different be an effective tool peatlands, application planning peatland ecosystem restitution.