The hydrology of peatlands is a crucial control on peatland ecosystem functions, including
greenhouse gas emission, biogeochemistry, biodiversity and energy balance partitioning.
Undisturbed peatlands contain numerous hydrological feedbacks that stabilize the internal
water balance, hence ecosystem functioning. Besides affecting the peatland water balance
internally, peatlands are renowned for their capacity to regulate streamflow. Nevertheless,
the impact of peatlands on flow regulation remains inconclusive. Some studies suggest that …