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Peatlands are living landscapes and cover over 20% of Scotland's land area. However they are one of Scotland's most degraded landscapes.

Read all about what makes Scotland's peatlands so importance. Find out about the varying aspects of our work and how Peatland ACTION are supporting projects to restore these special places.

We hope you’ll find it interesting.

 

Healthy peatlands – nature’s firewall

Aerial photograph of Golticlay showing the clear line where the forest-to-bog restoration area prevented the spread of the fire damage.

Studies show that peatland restoration has a defining role in preventing the severity and spread of wildfires helping to minimise impacts associated with these events.
(19.04.2024)

The perils of filming peatland restoration

Colin Morrison of Angus Davidson being interviewed for a Peatland ACTION Case study whilst its snowing. Copyright Swift Films Naturescot Peatland ACTION.

Behind the scenes to see what filming our series of Peatland ACTION case studies can be really like.

(12.04.2024)

Could bogs help you live forever?

Sphagnum moss

Want to live forever, cure your warts or never need another plaster? Than look after your local bog.
(05.04.2024)

Peatland restoration on a grand scale

Restoration project in the Highlands puts over 900 hectares on the road to restoration and still counting.
(29.03.2024) 

Protecting our peatland birds during the breeding season

When spring arrives, anyone involved in peatland restoration has to ensure work won’t disturb breeding birds.
(22.03.2024)

New tower will help reveal the effectiveness of restoration

Image showing two people standing gat the top of the flux tower scaffold looking at the monitoring equipment with a view over the plantation.

A unique project measuring greenhouse gases as land changes from commercial forestry to restored peatland has begun.
(15.03.2024)

Women in STEM – Peatland ACTION leads the way

Lady kneeling in peatland holding a bucket.

To celebrate International Women’s Day we’re highlighting the fact that over 50% of  jobs with NatureScot Peatland ACTION are currently held by women. 
(08.03.2024)

New film spotlights the benefits of healthy peatlands across Ben Wyvis and the River Peffrey

Bog pool on Ben Wyvis NNR

Landowners, managers, and contractors explaining in their own words why they think peatland restoration is so important.
(23.02.2024)

New incentive scheme for peatland project proves popular

A digger operator reprofiling peat hags. ©Lorne Gill/SNH. For information on reproduction rights contact the Scottish Natural Heritage Image Library

Pilot year for NatureScot Peatland ACTION incentive scheme to encourage more peatland restoration project designers hits the mark.
(16.02.2024)

Bringing Peatland ACTION to life

Bog mats made from aquaculture waste

Fascinating insight into the work of Peatland ACTION brought to life in four new case studies.
(09.02.2024)

Celebrating Scotland’s brilliant peatlands on World Wetland Day!

World Wetlands Day: Celebrating Scotland’s peatlands, which are good for people in so many different ways!
(02.02.2024)

Rise of the Machines for Peatland Restoration

Network of gullies and grips (ditches) crisscrossing Wemyss Estate. The remote and exposed site made conditions for peatland restoration challenging.

Piloting a training scheme to help more people develop skills in practical peatland restoration.
(26.01.2024)

On the restoration road again

Participants watch restoration demonstrations at the Scottish Land & Estates Urlar Estate event.

Helping landowners make informed decisions about future peatland restoration projects though in-person walk and talk events with SLE.
(19.01.2024)