On Monday 22nd October 2012, the Scottish Government announced it will be supporting peatland restoration with plans of £1.7 million funding from their Green Stimulus package. Minister for the Environment and Climate Change, Paul Wheelhouse said this funding offered Scotland a real chance to influence peatland restoration and management and to contribute on the international stage.
IUCN Peatland Programme welcomes the news and Director, Clifton Bain said: "We strongly welcome this important step in a new dawn for peatlands. Our Inquiry on Peatlands showed broad support to bring peatlands into good condition. This is a wise investment from the Scottish Government, which will avoid more costly problems from damaged peatlands and help secure a key part of our natural environment".
To read the full IUCN press release please click here. (word document)
Full IUCN press release (pdf)
read the Scottish Government press release please click here.
