Walk & Talk: Peatland Restoration at Strone Estate, Argyll
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Strone Estate in Argyll & Bute region is privately owned by the Turnbull family. The Estate is currently a mixed use estate encompassing Upland Farming, Deer Management, Native Woodland, Commercial Forestry, Fishing and Renewables. This Peatland Restoration project is the latest addition to the list of different management practices on the estate to help enhance its Biodiversity.
The area of restoration being carried out extends to approximately 134 hectares between 510-610 metres above sea level. There are a variety of techniques being used including 24km of Hag reprofiling, 8.6km of Gully reprofiling and over 1000 peat and mineral dams.
Caledonian Climate Partners, who carried out the initial site survey and subsequently designed and now manage the project, will be on hand to answer any questions, including how the project is integrated into the Peatland Code. Tom Turnbull will discuss the practical integration of the project into estate management and the implications and considerations for landowners and managers. A Peatland ACTION Project Officer will also be present to discuss the funding/application process.
Additional event information:
Meeting point:
We’ll gather at the Three Villages Hall at Arrochar from 09:30 with a view to starting promptly at 10:00. Tea and coffee will be available on arrival.
Address:
Three Villages Hall
Shore Road
Arrochar
Argyll and Bute
G83 7AB
Format of the event
The Walk & Talk will open with a short introduction to Strone Estate and the peatland restoration project before we head up to the restoration site in a smaller number of 4WD vehicles.
The restoration site is in one location and extends to 134 hectares. The most extensive erosion is in the centre of the site with smaller sections around the edge. Weather permitting we will walk for 30-40 minutes to visit the main erosion features being worked on.
From the peatland restoration site, we will return to the Three Villages Hall for a light lunch followed by the afternoon session of presentations and discussion.
The programme will close at 15:30.
Draft programme
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Morning session – Walk & Talk |
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Gather at the Three Villages Hall /tea & coffee |
09:30-10:00 |
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Briefing – background to Strone Estate and the peatland restoration project |
10:00-10:20 |
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Drive to peatland site in 4WD vehicles |
10:20-10:50 |
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Visit key points on the peatland restoration site |
10:50-12:00 |
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Return to venue |
12:00–12:30 |
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Light lunch |
12:30–13:15 |
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Afternoon session – presentations & discussion (Draft timings – speaker slots to be confirmed) |
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Presentation 1 (Peatland Action) |
13:15–13:30 |
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Presentation 2 (SLE) |
13:30–13:45 |
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Presentation 3 (TBC) |
13:45–14:00 |
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Facilitated discussion and networking |
14:00–15:30 |
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Close |
15:30 |
Other information: The morning session will take place outdoors, on the hill, so please bring suitable clothing and footwear.
Booking information: Booking is essential. To secure your place please book online today.
Date: 29 February 2024
Time: 09:30-15:30
This event is kindly sponsored by
