Peatland ACTION - Case studies

Peatlands are meant to be wet and restoration at Golticlay is a great example of how restoration has the ability to prevent the spread of wildfires.

The Ben Wyvis project shows how peatland restoration can improve biodiversity and carbon stores on a landscape-scale.

The Bankhead Moss project shows how peatland restoration can improve peatland habitats for wildlife, while conserving the evidence of our industrial heritage.

The answer lies in innovation and ingenuity.

The project at Rottal Estate has begun to bring benefits not only for wildlife and the climate, but for the business too. Nesting curlew numbers are rising, while water quality is now better for the South Esk’s important populations of salmon and freshwater pearl mussels, and the performance of the Estate’s 450kW hydroscheme has increased.

The answer lies in local, green jobs that benefit communities and the environment.

The answer lies in Peatland ACTION supporting landowners and managers throughout the whole process of peatland restoration.

The answer lies in how peatland restoration can help to reduce the risk of flooding and peat erosion, improving the resilience of fisheries.

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

The answer is working in partnership with Deer Management Groups.