Peatlands of the Western Guayana Highlands, Venezuela

1. Introduction
O. Huber, J. A. Zinck

2. Tropical and Subtropical Peats: An Overview
J. A. Zinck

3. The Venezuelan Guayana Region and the Study Areas: Geo-ecological Characteristics
O. Huber, P. García

4. Tepui Peatlands: Setting and Features
J. A. Zinck, P. García

5. Laboratory Methods for Characterization of Peat Materials
R. Schargel, P. García, D. Jiménez

6. Properties and Classification of the Tepui Peats
P. García, R. Schargel, J. A. Zinck

7. Tepui Peatlands: Age Record and Environmental Changes
J. A. Zinck, P. García, J. Plicht

8. Origin of Organic Matter Leading to Peat Formation in the Southeastern Guayana Uplands and Highlands
E. Medina, E. Cuevas, O. Huber

9. Synthesis: The Peatscape of the Guayana Highlands
J. A. Zinck

Avainsanat: Life Sciences, Ecosystems, Geomorphology, Conservation Biology/Ecology, Plant Ecology, Biogeosciences, Soil Science & Conservation