Second LiWeFoR Training and Research Campaign in Iquitos, Peru

The second LiWeFoR campaign took place in Iquitos, Peru, combining the International Peatland Seminar II with intensive field training. Over seven days, ten Peruvian students received hands-on training in cutting-edge methods, including soil and stem GHG measurements, dissolved gas analysis, and microbiological sampling.

Photo: Prof. Ülo Mander presenting at the second International Peatland Seminar

The second LiWeFoR campaign took place in Iquitos, Peru, from 7–19 May 2024, combining the International Peatland Seminar II with intensive field training and research. The seminar featured

presentations by experts from the University of Tartu, University of Helsinki, Karlsruhe Institute of Technology, and Peruvian partners, covering topics such as greenhouse gas fluxes, soil microbiome dynamics, and advanced incubation techniques. Over seven days, ten Peruvian students received hands-on training in cutting-edge methods, including soil and stem GHG measurements, dissolved gas analysis, 15N tracer applications, and microbiological sampling. The campaign also facilitated data collection for future publications and media materials for online tutorials.

Photo: LiWeFoR team members with students at fieldworks in Iquitos