Flora & Fauna

The Flow Country is an excellent habitat for wildlife, but this ecosystem is valuable for people too! Ecosystem services are the direct and indirect contributions ecosystems make for human wellbeing. The Flow Country provides several important services for people.

Peatlands hold large quantities of water. The water derived from peatlands is naturally high in quality, requiring little processing to become drinking water. High water quality also means excellent habitat for species which are sensitive to pollution. Species like salmon thrive in the Flow Country’s rivers, a valuable resource for the local economy.