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Celebrating World Water Day with Peatlands

Posted on March 22, 2018 by NatureScot

Since 2012, over 10,000 hectares of peatlands have been set on the road to restoration through the Scottish Government-funded Peatland ACTION initiative, coordinated by Scottish Natural Heritage. On World Water Day, Fiona Mann, Peatland ACTION Communications Officer, explains the importance … Continue reading →

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Secondment brings fresh perspectives to Peatland ACTION

Posted on February 5, 2018 by NatureScot

Lauren Dixon is a recent graduate and currently on secondment at SNH as a Peatland ACTION Project Officer. She tells us how her secondment looks to benefit SNH and Scottish Water. This secondment opportunity arose as the Ugie Peatland Partnership … Continue reading →

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What do wetlands do for you?

Posted on February 2, 2018 by NatureScot

On World Wetlands Day, Andrew McBride, Peatland ACTION Programme Manager, explains the importance of taking care of our wetlands by telling us about Sandy Loch. This northern loch provides drinking water for Lerwick and much of the Shetland mainland but … Continue reading →

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