UK Peatland Strategy

The UK Peatland Strategy aims to protect and restore Britain's peatlands—widespread carbon-rich wetlands. Peatlands trap carbon, helping reduce climate change, and support biodiversity, water, and landscape health. The strategy focuses on preventing further damage, rewetting drained areas, restoring degraded peatlands, and managing them sustainably. It also seeks to involve landowners, communities, and experts to ensure long-term protection. Overall, the strategy emphasizes balancing environmental benefits with economic and recreation needs, contributing to climate action and ecological resilience across the UK.