Bringing together world-class experts from science, policy and practice to highlight and debate the importance of peatlands from an ecological, social and economic perspective, this book focuses on ...
For example, most of Scotland’s drinking water is filtered through peatlands. Healthy peatlands produce clean water which requires fewer chemicals to treat. Peatland cover 20% of Scotland's land. The ...
Landowners across Wales are being encouraged to support Wales’ peatland restoration ambitions and apply for a share of a £700k funding pot aimed at restoring the nation’s irreplaceable landscapes.
The decision to plant trees on peatland in the Lake District has been described as "heartbreaking" by conservationists. Dozens of conifers have been planted on 100 acres at Berrier, near Penrith.
This groundbreaking project, titled “Improving Falkland Peatland GHG Data: Understanding Carbon Sequestration and Offsetting Feasibility,” aims to not only address environmental concerns but ...
But it is claimed that the most influential climate change body advising large corporations does not recognise peatland restoration as a legitimate means of offsetting greenhouse gas emissions.