Forestry body sets new benchmark in peatland restoration

Forestry body sets new benchmark in peatland restoration

The Scottish Government agency responsible for managing Scotland's national forests and public land has set a new benchmark in its…

Record Peatland Restoration Effort Overcomes Eagles, Storms and Snow Across Scotland

Protected golden eagles, winter storms, deep snow and live power lines were among the obstacles overcome by Forestry and Land Scotland teams as the organisation delivered a record year for peatland restoration across Scotland. Forestry and Land Scotland restored 1,821 hectares of peatland during 2025 to 2026, surpassing last year’s total of 1,744 hectares and marking the organisation’s biggest peatland restoration effort to date. The work took p…