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  1. NatureScot and the Scottish Government are implementing licensing policies for land use and advising on wildfire risk management.
  2. NatureScot is managing nature restoration projects in Scotland, while Jim Fairlie serves as Minister for Agriculture.

NatureScot Partners with Farmer on Peatland Restoration in East Ayrshire

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NatureScot is partnering on peatland restoration in East Ayrshire, involving local farmer David. The farm enterprise, which spans 5050 acres, utilizes regenerative grazing with Herdwick and Welsh Mountain ewes. This approach is intended to improve soil and pasture health, and is part of a larger effort to restore over 2000 acres of degraded peatland.

From thescottishfarmer.co.uk

Why it matters

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The restoration project is expected to sequester approximately 30,000 tonnes of net CO₂ over 50 years. Additionally, the work aims to improve water retention, reduce flood risk, and increase climate resilience in the region.

NatureScot manages nature restoration projects in Scotland, while the Scottish Government implements licensing policies for land use and advises on wildfire risk management.

From thescottishfarmer.co.uk

Who's involved

  • DavidLocal farmer involved in the regenerative grazing enterprise in East Ayrshire.
  • NatureScotGovernment agency partnering on peatland restoration projects in East Ayrshire.
  • East AyrshireCouncil area of Scotland where the restoration and farming projects are taking place.

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