Bird numbers boosted on wetland farming sites, study finds

Bird numbers boosted on wetland farming sites, study finds

Raising water levels on lowland peat for ‘paludiculture’ can support nature recovery as well as store carbon, researchers say.

New research shows flood tolerant wetland crops could also support nature recovery

New research led by the RSPB and the University of Cambridge shows that farming wetland-adapted crops on wetter peat – known as paludiculture – can support bird communities richer and more diverse than those found on drained grassland.

Flood tolerant wetland crops could also support nature recovery, finds new research

12.03.2026 - Research led by the University of Cambridge and the RSPB shows that farming wetland-adapted crops on wetter peat - known as paludiculture - can support richer and more diverse bird communities than drained grassland.

Study: Farming flood tolerant crops on wetted peatlands can aid nature and the climate

RSPB and University of Cambridge-led research finds farming wetland-adapted crops on wetter soils can boost both carbon storage and nature recovery