Ending the sale of peat in Scotland - gov.scot - The Scottish …
WEBFeb 18, 2023 · The sale of peat is set to be banned in Scotland, as part of wider plans to protect peatlands and reduce carbon emissions. As most extracted peat is used for horticulture, the Scottish Government is looking for …
Peat bogs: windows to the past –… | National Trust for Scotland
WEBJul 24, 2020 · International Bog Day was conceived in Scotland in the early 1990s as a way of engaging the public in the wonders of peatlands, which had up to that point been very undervalued. Scotland holds the majority of the UK’s peatlands and about 12% of the globally rare blanket bogs, found in our uplands.
The promise and danger of Scotland's bog - BBC
WEBAug 3, 2022 · The ancient blanket bog of northern Scotland is reaching a turning point in its long history – degrade or flourish. Which way it goes will have significant consequences for climate change.
Scotland's Flow Country wins Unesco world heritage listing
WEBJul 26, 2024 · The Flow Country is a vast expanse of blanket bog in the North of Scotland. After an almost 40-year campaign, a stunning but little-known UK landscape has been awarded world heritage status.
Restoring Scotland's Peatlands - NatureScot
WEBApr 25, 2023 · There are four main natural peatland habitat types in Scotland: blanket bog, raised bog, fen and bog woodland. Although all supported by peat, and there are some intermediate forms, generally they are quite distinctive in terms of their vegetation, hydrology, place in the landscape, nutrient status and, …
Peatlands - Forestry and Land Scotland
WEBPeatland, or bogs, are wetlands that support several habitats and species that are important for biodiversity. They also provide ecosystem services through improving water quality and can reduce the severity of flooding. We manage over 160,000 hectares of …
The Highland peatbog seeking worldwide recognition - BBC News
WEBJan 2, 2023 · A vast area of peatbog in Scotland's Flow Country could become one of Unesco's newest World Heritage sites. But why do some people believe the landscape deserves the attention?
The Flow Country - The Flow Country The Flow Country
WEBThe most expansive and best example of blanket bog in the world, the Flow Country in the far north of Scotland has joined the Serengeti, the Galapagos Islands and the Great Barrier Reef in securing prestigious UNESCO World Heritage Site status for …
How peat could protect the planet - Nature
WEBFeb 12, 2020 · Across the globe, drained peatlands are emitting billions of tonnes of carbon dioxide each year. Scotland has emerged as a leader in efforts to restore bogs to health.
The Climate Profit Buried in Scotland's Bogs - The New York Times
WEBMay 5, 2022 · Who Will Profit From Saving Scotland’s Bogs? Repairing the country’s extensive peatlands could help the world mitigate climate change. It could also make a fast-fashion billionaire even richer.