
ClydePeatlands
@clydepeatlands
Restoring peatlands across Glasgow City Region to help mitigate against the impacts of climate change. Part of the GCR Green Network.
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https://www.gcrgreennetwork.co.uk/our-blueprint-hub/clyde-peatlands 29-09-2021 12:24:32
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"the peat in some raised bogs is more than 7m deep – making them at least 7,000 years old. This results in a remarkable situation – raised bogs wobble" @GCVGreenNetwork @ClydeWetlands ClydeGrasslands ⬇️⬇️⬇️



The project is being supported by the Glasgow and Clyde Valley Green Network's ClydePeatlands initiative, which aims to increase the rate and scale of peatland restoration across the whole Glasgow City Region

It's #ScotClimateWeek, celebrating Stories for Change. We're sharing great stories of Scottish peatland projects - starting with COSLA award-winning Inverclyde Council Council's Duchal Moor project - aiming to restore nearly 800ha. NatureScot @GCVGreenNetwork t.ly/YZbG5

Bravo to our sister project ClydePeatlands and partners locking up carbon through peatland restoration in Inverclyde Council - great work #ScotClimateWeek

Read all about it! Some really great news from the CCF team for Glasgow City Region and our 8 local authority partners expanding our #naturenetworks

We held a 2nd forest-to-bog training course at Forestry and Land Scotland Dalchork Forest this week. Find out why it's such a great place to share good practice in this week's NatureScot Peatland ACTION blog t.ly/n6ln- Net Zero Scotland Scot Gov Rural


Join our Bog Squad at Cathburn Moss, Newmains, North Lanks this Sat 2nd Nov! Help clear scrub to protect this moss & the Green Hairstreak butterflies that call it home! tinyurl.com/yu3dyvwz Bog Squad is supported by Peatland ACTION Image of Green Hairstreak by Iain Leach.


Bumper Newsletter with @ClydeWetlands mapped across Glasgow City Region ! ClydePeatlands news and volunteer @ClydeClimateForest tree wardens wanted and more! bit.ly/49O2xpL


Fab to see this project in Inverclyde Council joint winner of The Sustainability Award at the Scottish Public Service Awards It’s supported by the Glasgow and Clyde Valley Green Network's ClydePeatlands initiative 👏

Considering applying for NatureScot Peatland ACTION funding, or wondering why we've changed our application process? This blog is for you. We've highlighted key things you need to know with links to our website for more info. t.ly/vE9IK Scot Gov Rural Net Zero Scotland


If you're planning to apply for funding from NatureScot #PeatlandACTION for the 2025-2026 financial year, please visit our dedicated page for all information regarding processing and assessing applications. The next application deadline is 30 April 2025 t.ly/e8H2t

GN Spring Newsletter out now! Green Network is now a fully-fledged part of Glasgow City Region & 250 hectares of peatland to be restored in Renfrewshire mailchi.mp/db0ce29f8f65/s… @ClydeClimateForest Newsletter also out and its been a bumper tree planting season! bit.ly/42sksyT


The latest edition of GCR Green Network newsletter is out now which includes some details on the 250 hectares of peatland to be restored on West Tandlemuir in Renfrewshire supported by ClydePeatlands and funding from Peatland ACTION.

Did you catch our #PeatlandACTION colleague on Scotland Outdoors from BBC Radio Scotland? Take a listen to Tasha Caven, Peatland ACTION Project Officer from Loch Lomond & The Trossachs sharing the importance of our peatlands in this recent episode. 🎧 bbc.in/3GnQCnQ

We’re celebrating nature, climate and people this #GreenHealthWeek – our work is driving delivery across Glasgow City Region encouraging people to get outdoors and get involved! ClydePeatlands @ClydeClimateForest ClydeGrasslands #ClimateAction #GreenHealthWeek #LetsDoNetZero
