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Schrautzer, J., Rinker, A., Jensen, K., Mϋller, F., Schwartze, P., Dierßen, K. (2007). Succession and Restoration of Drained Fens: Perspectives from Northwestern Europe. In: Walker, L.R., Walker, J., Hobbs, R.J. (eds) Linking Restoration and Ecological Succession. SPRINGER SERIES ON ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT. Springer, New York, NY. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-0-387-35303-6_5

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