Peatlands are considered to be one of the most important ecosystems of the world. This is because of their key value for biodiversity, the role they play in carbon sequestration – thus ensuring regulation of our climate, water filtration and supply, and important support for human welfare. It is now recognised that these habitats need...
When peatland is degraded, drained and burned it releases carbon, worsening climate change.
There are a lot of geographic features in Ireland. Areas vary from the granite, sandstone and limestone mountains to the karst area of the Burren, with limestone, shale and sandstone to the basalt…
Anna gives us an update on her peatland restoration work and the most difficult site yet.
The peat bogs of ancient Celtic Europe tell a story of life and violent death of the bog bodies that were found there. Who were these people?
Although peatland only makes up about three percent of the world's land mass, it holds a third of the planet's carbon – twice as much as all of the world's forests.
The SPRUCE project is providing insight into how warmer temperatures and increased carbon dioxide could alter ecosystems in the future. Located in the USDA F...
This article looks at peatland restoration and its importance in reducing fire risks and CO2 emissions.
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South Dee is a Forest to Bog site in Dumfries and Galloway. This peatland was afforested - which we now know is bad practice - and so when the trees were harvested, the site was restored. This is hard work, but worth it. Take a look at the change 18 months later. But why is peat so important? • It can store carbon forever, continually - unlike other habitats, which have a natural 'ceiling' to how much carbon they can store, such as woodlands. • It is so important in tackling climate change - 80% of the UK's peatlands are degraded, and are releasing 4% of our annual greenhouse gas emissions. • Damaged peatland affects our waterways and water cycle. More flooding, more costly interventions to take washed out peat out of our drinking water. • Peatland is a very unique habitat, and so l
Peatlands are a key to reducing carbon emissions. Watch this short video.
A project that examines preserving damaged peatlands and another that addresses the housing needs of people in Beijing are included in the University of Westminster's school show.
Researchers are satellite mapping the largest area of peatland in Europe.
Explore physical geography and peatland management with Professor Maria Strack in this French language article.
All the peatland pictures, facts, and stories you never knew you needed, all in one place.
The Orangutan Tropical Peatland Project . conservation research ecology. Protects some important tropical rainforest in Borneo- Sabangau peat swamps
Peatland degradation can trigger release of stored carbon. A UN report underlined ways to map and monitor them
Map out the greenhouse gas exchanges that take place in a peatland, and think about how disturbance and restoration affect these exchanges.
This clip is from our recent feature on ITV's Border Life. Dr Emily Taylor shows off some of the sphagnum from Forestry and Land Scotland''s peatland restoration site in Dumfries and Galloway. If you want to know more about peat, check out our peatland FAQ here: https://www.carboncentre.org/post/the-peatlands-faq
This project explored the unique ecological, historical, and cultural role of peatland in North Carolina, and examined restoration and design strategies for these sensitive landscapes
