The MoorGrünFE project has successfully completed two intensive field campaigns in 2023 and 2024, collecting a comprehensive dataset to support the assessment of soil organic carbon (SOC) and vegetation dynamics in peatland grasslands.
During both years, the team collected plant and soil samples across multiple sites in Brandenburg, covering a range of drainage and management conditions. In addition, proximal sensing measurements were carried out to characterise vegetation structure, moisture levels, and soil properties in the field.
These activities were complemented by repeated UAV flights equipped with hyperpectral sensor. The UAV data provide detailed spatial information on vegetation condition and surface properties, supporting the analysis of SOC variability and its links to vegetation patterns.
The UAV monitoring continues in 2025, with further flights planned to capture seasonal changes and build a multi-year dataset. This combined approach will enhance the understanding of spatial and temporal drivers of vegetation synamics and SOC in managed peatland.