Series of Peatland ACTION roadshows
Partnering with Peatland ACTION, Scottish Land & Estates will be running a series of Peatland Roadshows across Scotland between end November 2023 and March 2024.
Peatland ACTION is a national programme to restore peatlands across Scotland for the many benefits to both people and nature. Peatland ACTION funding comes through the Scottish Government’s Climate Change Plan for net zero, with a commitment to invest £250 million to support the restoration of 250,000 hectares of peatlands by 2030.
Peatland restoration is a key component in the suite of nature-based solutions to the twin crises of climate change and nature loss and a rapidly expanding area of work across Scotland. Peatland ACTION provides funding, support and advice to deliver on-the-ground peatland restoration delivered through a network of partner organisations. Over 42,000 hectares of previously damaged peatland habitat have benefited directly from restoration activities by Peatland ACTION.
The roadshow series will consist of four, free in-person events taking place across our regions - a combination of Walk & Talk, presentation and discussion elements – culminating in a final online webinar at the end of March 2024.
The aim of these events is to give landowners and managers the information they need to make informed decisions about future peatland restoration projects, address any unanswered questions and discuss barriers to moving forwards.
The in-person events will be held at peatland restoration sites – either actively being restored or recent projects – and nearby venues for the presentation and discussion sessions. Each event will include the participation of the land managers and peatland restoration partners involved in the project as well as input from stakeholders including Peatland ACTION, the Peatland Code and others relevant to the project.
We are delighted to announce that the launch event is being held at Urlar Estate, near Aberfeldy, on Wednesday 29 November 2023.
Full details of all events, programmes and speakers will be published as they are confirmed.
These events are sponsored by
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