Heather burning on peat bogs to be banned in blow for moorland landowners and shooting parties

New regulations are to be brought in to prevent the burning of heather and other vegetation in a bid to better protect peatlands. The plans to bring forward legislation for protected blanket bog habitats have been welcomed as ‘vital’ for ‘globally important’ land. But the ban will be considered a blow to gamekeepers and to grouse … Read more

Moment trees on hillside slide down slope after peat slippage on windfarm in Northern Ireland

Amazing moment trees on hillside slide down slope after peat slippage on windfarm in Northern Ireland A passerby was stunned to see an entire landscape move in front of his eyes  The unsettling incident was the result of a peat slippage in Northern Ireland  There were no reports of injury or concerns the local water … Read more

Monty Don slams garden centres for selling compost made from peat

Monty Don slams garden centres for ‘actively choosing to do harm’ by selling compost made from peat Peat has adverse effects on climate and is most damaging fuel of global warming  Intensive peat mining is also a known threat to rare and endangered species Gardeners urged to stop ‘sticking their head in the sand’ and … Read more