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Peat-DBase: A Compiled Database of Global Peat Depth Measurements

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To support present modelling initiatives and determine regions in need of further research, we present the Peat Depth Database (Peat-DBase) version 1.0, the largest collection of global scale, harmonised, and quality controlled basal peat depth measurements to date.

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