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From Soggy Socks to Ancient Secrets: Why Peatland Pasts Matter for Their Future

Tuesday 2 December 2025

Our guest blog from peatland palaeoecologist and PhD student Jessica Gauld dives into the value of looking to the past - and working collaboratively - to guide the future of peatland restoration…

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