Scottish peatland recognised as globally important by UNESCO World Heritage Site designation
Flow Country, a large expanse of blanket bog in the north of Scotland, had been inscribed as the world’s first World Heritage Site peatland.
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Study monitors single-species sphagnum plug growth on blanket bog
The study by Moors for the Future Partnership was carried out to discover the most effective methods of planting various species of sphagnum.
Defra announce plans to prevent burning of vegetation on protected blanket bog habitats.
The government announced plans to bring forward legislation to prevent the burning of heather and other vegetation on protected blanket bog habitats.
Burning on Blanket Bogs - Part 1: Effects of fire video is now available
Watch this new animation explaining the the effects of fire on blanket bog, produced by Richard Lindsay.
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