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Protection and restoration of peatlands have an important role to play in NbS.
Recommendation
Protection and restoration of peatlands have an important role to play in NbS. The Government’s announced ban on rotational burning of peat in protected areas is welcome, as part of the transformational change necessary to meet biodiversity and net zero targets. We commend the consultation on banning the sale of peat products and believe the proposal should be brought in as soon as possible.
Government Response Summary
The government states it is investing in nature restoration, including a Peatland Grant Scheme to restore approximately 35,000 hectares of peatland by 2025, through existing funds like the £640m Nature for Climate Fund.
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Government Response
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Government Response
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HM Government
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We are investing in nature restoration and in nature-based solutions to tackle biodiversity loss and climate change and to safeguard green jobs in England, including through our £640m Nature for Climate and £80m Green Recovery Challenge funds. The Nature for Climate Fund will help us achieve our aim to at least treble tree planting rates in England by the end of this Parliament; and as part of the Fund we have launched our Peatland Grant Scheme which will help us restore approximately 35,000ha of peatland by 2025.
Source
Committee
Environmental Audit Committee
Inquiry
Biodiversity and Ecosystems
Report
First Report - Biodiversity in the UK: bloom or bust?
30 Jun 2021
HC 136
Timeline
Recommendation age
5.1 yrs
Report published
30 Jun 2021