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Planning and development: peatland

Peat Bog Restoration in Scotland

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Duration

13:08

This video highlights some of the methods Peatland ACTION use to restore peatlands in Scotland. For example wood and plastic composite dams is shown at around 6 min 45 seconds.

The 13-minute video covers:

ditch blocking and damming techniques
peat depth surveys
livestock management on restoration sites
woodland management, chiefly regeneration
water tables
sphagnum mosses and other bog flora and fauna

Last updated:18/01/2023

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