Peatland Restoration is a massive opportunity for Ireland and those seeking to proactively rehabilitate Ireland's landscape.

Ireland is home to a significant portion of Europe's peatlands. Owing to their carbon-capturing properties, peatlands have the potential to reduce national emissions by 5%. 

The best means of flood control and moderating water flow in rivers is to maintain the hydrological integrity of peat bogs. Maintaining and improving peat lands is the best way to ensure a continued supply of good quality drinking water in parts of Ireland. Conserving existing peat lands maintains existing reservoirs of fixed carbon (carbon not in the atmosphere). Encouraging inactive peat to grow again through restoration will increase the carbon stored in land ecosystems, so reducing Ireland’s carbon footprint. Conserving peat lands ensures the protection of their unique biodiversity. Protecting the ancient and cultural aspects of peat lands fosters Ireland’s sense of identity and national pride. (source - ipcc.ie)

Green Belt and our team of ecologists and practitioners, is actively reworking low yield class sites, with a high peat layer content. Our focus is to rehabilitate with a focus on biodiversity uplift. We measure carbon content, water tables and update levels and results over time.

For those interested in being active in the national  campaign to restore our Peatlands, get in touch to understand the potential projects to become involved with.