The House of Commons Environmental Audit Committee will hear from a number of witnesses today in a non-inquiry live evidence session at 2.30pm to examine the natural and environmental benefits and impacts of peatlands.

The Department for Environment, Food And Rural Affairs has awarded a contract for a Peat Evidence Review with an estimated total value of £276,000 (inc VAT) to the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) UK Peatland Programme which is hosted by The Wildlife Trusts.

Environmental Standards Scotland (ESS) is recommending the Scottish Government bring forward legislative proposals to protect Scotland’s soils.

A scheme to create one of the biggest new woodlands in Europe at an iconic Scottish loch - and protect water supplies for generations to come - has taken a major step forward.

 A large-scale project to restore damaged and degraded peatland has started at South West Water’s Burrator Reservoir.

The Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs has announced twelve new projects which will receive £16 million to restore peatlands across England.

A partnership project between the National Trust, Yorkshire Water and the Woodland Trust has announced a landmark programme of work to restore and improve the UK’s uplands – the organisations will work together to create 350 hectares of woodland, install thousands of natural flood management interventions and restore peatland.

Natural England has today announced the launch of six projects across England that will receive funding to research how nature-rich woodlands, grasslands, wetlands and urban habitats take up carbon.

The Government has announced that the sale of peat for use in the amateur gardening sector will be banned by 2024 to protect peatlands and the natural environment.

Scottish Water is working with communities on the Isle of Lewis to restore eroding, damaged peatlands and ensure they continue to act as vital carbon storage.