Peatlands and Climate Change

The Flow Country’s peat keeps millions of tons of carbon out of the atmosphere.

Peatlands and Climate Change
July 23, 2024 • Peatlands and Climate Change

Peatlands and Climate Change

Peatlands have been historically undervalued. In the UK, 80% of peatlands have been degraded, often in attempts to drain them for agriculture and forestry. We now have a better understanding of peatlands and the vital role they play in the fight against climate change.