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New mapping finds England's peatlands in a 'worrying, degraded state '

Restoration of 55% of peatland to near-natural condition will have a value of around £50 billion in reduced carbon emissions, says Natural England

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Natural England chair Tony Juniper said The England Peat Map will allow us to make far better and more informed decisions when it comes to managing peatlands
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Natural England chair Tony Juniper said The England Peat Map will allow us to make far better and more informed decisions when it comes to managing peatlands

England's peatlands have been found to be in a worrying, degraded state and in need of recovery, according to the latest research from Natural England. The findings follow the unveiling of the England...

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