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Blanket bogs, one of Scotland's most common semi-natural habitats, are vast open 'living' landscapes. Here the 'peat doctors' can been seen walking tens of kilometers to carry out scientific research.

Peatland ACTION - Data, research and monitoring

https://www.nature.scot/climate-change/nature-based-solutions/peatland-action/peatland-action-data-research-and-monitoring

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Peatland ACTION Partnership Monitoring Strategy

Peatland ACTION Partnership Monitoring Strategy 2024-2030 sets out our guiding principles for all our restoration monitoring.
Peatland ACTION - Restoration data

Here we share useful links to different sources of data collected by the Peatland ACTION programme and research projects we are involved in.
Peatland ACTION – Open Data

Comprises datasets collected as part of Peatland ACTION projects including restoration site locations, peat depth, peatland condition, bare peat, water table depth, rainfall and vegetation.
Peatland ACTION - Data mapping portal

Explore our interactive map to view Peatland ACTION spatial data. Includes data on project locations, peat depth and condition surveys, hectares completed, and much more.
Peatland ACTION - monitoring project fund - guidance and application forms

Find out more about how to apply for support for your peatland restoration monitoring projects through NatureScot Peatland ACTION.
InSAR peatland condition class and condition change - data download portal

Explore our peatland condition class and condition change data portal to view a dataset derived from surface motion remote sensing of c.680,000 ha of peatlands.
Peatland ACTION - Spatial data guidance in support of your project

Spatial data templates and supporting guidance for your proposed peatland restoration project.

Read about our commitment to harnessing the power of data, explore our open data links or use the data mapping portal to view key datasets.

News and Blogs

A coastal landscape of the Isle of May captured from an elevated perspective looking down at the sea and cliffs. On the left dark-rugged asalt rock columns and cliffs meet the deep blue ocean with white surf crashing against the base. A small pebble beach or rocky shoreline is visible near the cliffs, blending into green moss or algae. The top half of the cliff face is covered in a vibrant green grassy plateau that extends in the distance. In the far background, a faint structure resembling a lighthouse.

The Isle of May is celebrating a huge milestone this month, marking 70 years as a National Nature Reserve (NNR)

Marram grass growing on the sand dunes at Tentsmuir NNR.

Come and join us at our open day with a host of fun activities for all ages.

Event - 14 July

News release

Strengthening the link between nature and sustainable farming in Scotland.

Interpreting Ayrshire's Coast web page

Join us to find out which plants they used before supermarkets and pharmacies and try some wild foods.

Event - 15 July

Roe deer (Capreolus capreolus)

The third round of the Low Ground Venison Supply Chain Project was launched today (18 June) at the Royal Highland Show at Ingliston.

Join in the biggest butterfly survey in the world and help take the pulse of nature.

Event - 17 July