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Protecting our peatland birds
It’s spring, and many of our birds have love on their minds! But once ground-nesting birds start thinking about breeding, anyone involved in peatlands has to start thinking about the far less romantic practicalities. They will need to ensure any … Continue reading
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Tagged birds, breeding birds, ground nesting birds, NatureScot, peatland, Peatland ACTION, peatland restoration
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New incentive scheme for peatland project proves popular
The first round of a new NatureScot Peatland ACTION incentive scheme to encourage more peatland restoration project designers to develop and submit applications for its funding is already fully subscribed for its first, pilot year. Peatland ACTION, a partnership of … Continue reading
Bringing Peatland ACTION to life
This week, our Peatland ACTION team brings the project to life for readers, giving us a fascinating insight – through four new cases studies – into the reasons peatland restoration is so important, the benefits that it can bring, and … Continue reading
Posted in biodiversity, climate change, conservation, Flood management, Flooding, peatland restoration, The Flow Country, Uncategorized
Tagged #naturalfloodmanagement, #naturerestoration, #NatureScot, #Peatland, #PeatlandAction, #PeatlandRestoration, #Peatlands, biodiversity, climate change, conservation, Flood management, National Nature Reserve, Natural flood management, nature restoration, NatureScot, Peatland ACTION, peatland restoration, peatlands, Wetlands
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Rise of the Machines for Peatland Restoration
NatureScot Peatland ACTION is piloting a training scheme to help more people develop skills in practical peatland restoration, mitigating climate change and halting Scotland’s biodiversity loss. The six-week New Entrant Machine Operator Training Scheme aims to give people new to … Continue reading
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Tagged biodiversity, climate change, nature, NatureScot, Peatland ACTION, peatland restoration
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On the restoration road again
Partnering with NatureScot Peatland ACTION, Scottish Land & Estates is running a series of peatland roadshows across Scotland until the end of March. The series consists of free, in-person events, which are a combination of walk and talk, presentation and … Continue reading
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Peatlands – the jewels in Scotland’s crown
In today’s blog, Sue Walker, Peatland ACTION Communications Officer, explains the vital role of Scotland’s peatlands and how the Peatland ACTION partnership, led by Nature Scot, is working with landowners and communities to help deliver peatland restoration projects. Over a … Continue reading
Extreme Weather Requires a Restoration Period
Cast your mind back to the summer full of alerts for extreme heat, water scarcity and wildfire risk we all experienced this year. As the climate warms, we are seeing an increase in wildfires not just in Scotland but across … Continue reading
#YCW2020 A Day in the Life – Peatland ACTION Project Officer Matthew Cook
During the Year of Coasts and Waters 2020, we’ve been featuring NatureScot staff and partners working along our shorelines and waterways to gain an insight into the varied work they do. This month we hear from Matthew Cook, from the Crichton … Continue reading
Mòine: Gaelic vocabulary for peat
Tha sinn glè thoilichte gu bheil bloga aoighe eile againn bhon sgioba aig Dachaigh airson Stòras na Gàidhlig. An turas-sa, tha Ceit Langhorne a’ toirt sùil air briathrachas na Gàidhlig ceangailte ris a’ mhòine /We’re delighted to feature another guest … Continue reading
Posted in Gaelic, mosses, peatland restoration
Tagged Peatland ACTION, peatland restoration, Scottish Natural Heritage, SNH
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Benefits for the birds! – the value of peatland restoration to grouse moor management
Balancing commercial and conservation objectives can sometimes be challenging but on this particular grouse moorland multiple benefits have successfully been achieved. Between 2014-16 Peatland ACTION supported the restoration of the peatlands at Hope’s Estate in East Lothian. Peatland ACTION Project … Continue reading
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Tagged Peatland ACTION, peatland restoration, Scottish Natural Heritage, SNH
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