Moors for the Future Partnership presents: Blanket bogs are worth protecting video series

February 23, 2022

Moors for the Future Partnership has developed five videos to help people understand the multiple benefits of healthy blanket bogs in the Peak District, South Pennines and beyond. They will be releasing and promoting the videos fortnightly on social media over the next few months.

The following videos have already been released:

Partners and anyone involved in the peatland community are encouraged to share the social media posts far and wide. Find Moors for the Future Partnership on social media:

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