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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

News release

Strengthening the link between nature and sustainable farming in Scotland.

Harris Isle of Rum National Nature Reserve.

Northern National Nature Reserve staff recently visited the island to perform essential conservation and wildlife protection work.

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.

People surveying a beach. A woman at the front holding a pen and clipboard with multiple people standing behind investigating findings discovered on the beach. The background shows an expansive sandy beach.

An announcement that celebrates nature-based volunteering and citizen science

Image taken from above showing a person planting potatoes on a strip of soil in a section of machair.

Crofters in the Outer Hebrides are being sought for a new study exploring island crofting life, nature, and personal wellbeing.

Scot's pine and waterfall at Beinn Eighe NNR ©Lorne Gill/NatureScot

Helping to restore Scotland’s precious rainforests by reducing deer grazing pressures.