New funding boost to protect England's iconic peatlands Grant
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A European government is announcing £47 million in funding to protect and restore peatlands, which will reduce carbon emissions, support nature recovery, and strengthen rural economies. The grant supports peatland conservation and management projects that deliver climate, biodiversity, and economic co-benefits.
About this grant
The UK government is providing £47 million in new funding to protect and improve England's peatlands through three coordinated schemes. England's peat soils store more than half the country's terrestrial carbon, but 80% are currently in a dry and degraded state due to historical drainage for agriculture, causing carbon release into the atmosphere. The funding addresses this by supporting water management infrastructure in lowland peatlands, researching sustainable wetter farming practices, and building the skilled workforce needed for peatland restoration. …
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- How much funding does this grant offer?
- New funding boost to protect England's iconic peatlands offers £47M.
- Who can apply for New funding boost to protect England's iconic peatlands?
- Eligibility covers organisations in GB; nonprofit, charity, local-authority, community-group, social-enterprise. The full eligibility conditions are part of the Pro detail.
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