Strathy (Langwell) Peatland Restoration
Introduction
This area was identified as having a particularly dense drainage pattern and hydrology was heavily modified. The area forms the catchment of a tributary burn on the Langwell Water. The burn is accessible to Atlantic Salmon and is used for spawning and provides juvenile habitat.
This project was funded by the Peatland Action Fund.
Description
Gently rolling moorland, predominantly blanket bog
Project Aims
Re wetting of peatland site and restoration of hydrology. Carbon storage and increased sequestration of carbon.
Restoration Delivered
92.35 km of drains were blocked and reprofiled.
1450 m of hag was reprofiled.
Site Activity
All ditches were reprofiled and blocked using 360 excavators and low pressure bog tracks.
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Project Name: Strathy (Langwell) Peatland Restoration
Organisation / Lead partner: Langwell & Braemore Estates
Location: Strathy, Langwell, Berriedale, Caithness, KW7 6HD
Approximate area covered: 245 ha
Predominately: Upland
Peat Habitats: Blanket bog
Project Type: Restoration
Year Project Began: 2018
Project End Date: 2019
