The Government is investing over £50 million in peat restoration, building on its pledge to restore approximately 35,000 hectares of peatland in England by the end of this Parliament, and leave the environment in a better state for future generations.

87% of England’s peatlands, including lowland peatlands are degraded, damaged and dried out, emitting tonnes of carbon dioxide each year. The funding from government will help restore these environments, in turn helping protect wildlife and restore their critical ability to manage water quality and reduce the risk of flooding.

The Trust will be working with relevant organisations and neighbours to secure the peat deposits onsite, running in parallel with our partners in Nottinghamshire and Yorkshire that are restoring peatland sites across the Humberhead Levels. Within Lincolnshire, we will engage local communities through events and school activities in the importance of lowland peats in addressing the biodiversity and climate change crises. We will also be offering opportunities to get involved in the restoration through becoming a trained volunteer.

Tammy Smalley, Head of Conservation for Lincolnshire Wildlife Trust says, ‘This is truly exciting times for lowland peatlands. This restoration work will build on the fantastic work undertaken by all partners in the Humberhead Levels under the Discovery Grant over the last 18 months. Our Project Officer, Harriet Santon and our Reserve Warden, Matt Cox, have built our understanding on the condition of the peat on these two sites and across farmed peats, and now we will work with the community to improve it further. Acting local to address global issues.’