Uncertainty in the Management of Tropical Peatlands for Oil Palm Plantations due to Drainage Practices

The conversion of tropical peatlands to oil palm plantations has affected the long-term storage stability water and carbon. requires a drainage system that results in land subsidence and, turn, reduces carrying capacity carbon stocks. This study aims analyze from observations (2004-2020) obtain an appropriate management measure for three scenarios depths at Jambi Province. It is found reduction quite variable depending on level depths. was 55 cm, 49 34.7 cm deep, moderate, shallow conditions. groundwater deeper than 100 which far below threshold 40 as stated government regulations. However, regulations are still debated since must occur drained regardless level. observed large implies better new site crucial necessary reduce impact degradation relative current conditions high rates should be accepted inevitable change plantations.