Peatscapes

The North Penniens AONB contains approximately 27% of England's peat-forming blanket bog. The peatlands of the North Pennines are an important habitat for numerous types of wildlife and also provide a host of ecological services for people living in Northern England.

The North Pennines AONB Partnership's Peatscape's project is taking a leading role in peatland conservation in the AONB. By undertaking peatland restoration work, supporting scientific research on peat related issues, promoting best practice for peatland management and celebrating the importance of peat, we are working to secure a sustainable future for peatlands and all those who rely on them.

Lead partner

North Pennines Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) Partnership

Other partners

Environment Agency, Natural England, Northumbrian Water Limited

Action plans that the project helps to deliver

Blanket Bog

Start date

Feb 2006

End date

Mar 2009

Funded by

Environment Agency, Natural England, Northumbrian Water Limited, CDENT, Esmee Fairbairn Foundation

Who to contact for further information

Paul Leadbitter
Peatscapes Project Officer
paulpeatscapes@northpenninesaonb.org.uk