Peatland Action case studies

The purpose of the Peatland ACTION fund is to provide funding for projects that restore or lead to the restoration of peatlands. Read highlights of the work Peatland ACTION are undertaking through the stories written by our project officers and partners in our series of themed case studies.

Four-spotted chaser. Matt Wilkinson (RSPB/Stock Images)

26 Jul, 2020

The answer is working in partnership with RSPB, Scottish Water and landowners.

Case study, Peatlands

Red deer (Cervus elaphus) stags in winter. ©Lorne Gill/SNH

01 Oct, 2019

The answer is working in partnership with Deer Management Groups.

Case study, Peatlands

Black Throated Diver. ©Laurie Campbell/SNH.

26 Sep, 2019

Loch Orasaigh drinking water catchment gets peatland restoration boost.

Case study, Peatlands

Eroding gully, with measuring pole showing depth. ©RJCooper/Loch Lomond & The Trossachs National Park Authority / Peatland ACTION

09 Apr, 2019

The answer is working in collaboration with partners - like Loch Lomond & The Trossachs National Park Authority - and landowners to restore peatlands as part of wider estate management.

Case study, Peatlands

Cotton grass growing in bog pools. ©David Pickett/SNH. For information on reproduction rights contact the Scottish Natural Heritage Image Library on Tel. 01738 444177 or www.nature.scot

05 Apr, 2019

Peatlands have the potential to provide nature-based solutions to the water challenges we face in the 21st century.

Case study, Peatlands

Hatched Atlantic Salmon egg at the Tay District Salmon Fisheries Board Hatchery at Almonbank. ©Lorne Gill/SNH

12 Feb, 2019

Peatland ACTION, working to restore Scotland's degraded peatlands for climate change and sustainable salmon fisheries.

Case study, Peatlands

Red Grouse (lagopus lagopus scoticus) resting in heather moorland. ©Lorne Gill/SNH

12 Feb, 2019

Peatland ACTION, working to restore Scotland's degraded peatlands for climate change and sustainable grouse moorlands.

Case study, Peatlands

01 Feb, 2019

Peatland ACTION, working to restore Scotland's degraded peatlands for climate change and carbon storage.

Case study, Peatlands

15 Jan, 2019

Peatland ACTION, working to restore Scotland's degraded peatlands for climate change and nature.

Case study, Peatlands

Dubh lochans on the blanket bog at Forsinard Flows National Nature Reserve. ©Lorne Gill/SNH.

14 Nov, 2018

Peatland ACTION, working to restore Scotland's degraded peatlands for climate change and Scotland's landscapes.

Case study, Peatlands

Peatland Action case studies

The purpose of the Peatland ACTION fund is to provide funding for projects that restore or lead to the restoration of peatlands. Read highlights of the work Peatland ACTION are undertaking through the stories written by our project officers and partners in our series of themed case studies.

Peatland ACTION case study: What's the connection between peat and Moss of Kinmundy?

Peatland ACTION case study: What's the connection between peat and deer management?

Peatland ACTION case study: What's the connection between peat and Loch Orasaigh drinking water catchment?

Peatland ACTION case study: What's the connection between peat and integrated land management?

Peatland ACTION case study: What’s the connection between peat and drinking water catchments?

Peatland ACTION case study: What’s the connection between peat and fish?

Peatland ACTION case study: What's the connection between peat and grouse?

Peatland ACTION case study: What's the connection between peat and carbon storage?

Peatland ACTION case study: What's the connection between peat and nature?

Peatland ACTION case study: What's the connection between peat and Scotland's landscapes?

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