Unit 8
Activity 3
The power of Scotland's natural assets
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Group 1Peatlands
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Peatlands
Why are peatlands so important?
The true worth of our peatlands is becoming increasingly recognised. As stores of carbon they are important in tackling climate change and as the basis of rural farming, sporting, tourism and crofting they are vital to the economy. They also play a role in flood regulation, water quality and support nationally and internationally important biodiversity.
Why are we restoring them?
Peatlands are one of Scotland's largest degraded ecosystems. When peatlands are degraded the benefits they bring are lost, in fact they become sources of carbon instead of sinks – contributing to climate change rather than mitigating it.
In late 2012, the Scottish Government allocated funds to NatureScot to kick-start the peatland restoration challenge. In the years since the Peatland ACTION Programme has grown from strength to strength delivering restoration projects across Scotland.
In April 2019 Scotland led the nation in declaring a global climate emergency. In recognition that restoring peatlands is one of the most effective ways of locking in carbon – offering a clear nature-based solution to both the climate crisis and biodiversity loss – early the following year the Scottish Government announced a multi-annual investment in peatland restoration of more than £250 million up to 2030.
Peatland restoration also plays a key role in Scotland's green recovery and is helping deliver a just transition to net-zero by supporting the rural economy through the creation and development of land-based jobs and skills across Scotland.
The true worth of our peatlands is becoming increasingly recognised. As stores of carbon they are important in tackling climate change and as the basis of rural farming, sporting, tourism and crofting they are vital to the economy. They also play a role in flood regulation, water quality and support nationally and internationally important biodiversity.
Why are we restoring them?
Peatlands are one of Scotland's largest degraded ecosystems. When peatlands are degraded the benefits they bring are lost, in fact they become sources of carbon instead of sinks – contributing to climate change rather than mitigating it.
In late 2012, the Scottish Government allocated funds to NatureScot to kick-start the peatland restoration challenge. In the years since the Peatland ACTION Programme has grown from strength to strength delivering restoration projects across Scotland.
In April 2019 Scotland led the nation in declaring a global climate emergency. In recognition that restoring peatlands is one of the most effective ways of locking in carbon – offering a clear nature-based solution to both the climate crisis and biodiversity loss – early the following year the Scottish Government announced a multi-annual investment in peatland restoration of more than £250 million up to 2030.
Peatland restoration also plays a key role in Scotland's green recovery and is helping deliver a just transition to net-zero by supporting the rural economy through the creation and development of land-based jobs and skills across Scotland.
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Forsinard Flows National Nature Reserve peatland.
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Questions
You are in charge of one document.
1
What Scottish natural asset is your document about? Explain what problem this initiative is trying to solve and why it can help reach net zero.
2
What solution is presented, and how does it work?
3
What are the social, environmental or economic benefits of this solution? What are its limits?
Let's talk this out!
4
Present your topic to your group. What did you find surprising or inspiring about the solution you worked on?
5
Compare the four solutions. What do they have in common? What makes each one unique?
6
In your opinion, which of these solutions could be expanded or used in other places? Why?
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Pick one Scottish
natural asset from
this double page.
Write a one-sentence
“sales pitch” to
convince others
why it's the best for
reaching net zero.
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Discuss climate action in a forum.
Write a message introducing what you've learnt about Scotland's environmental projects and comparing these initiatives with what's happening in your own country. Pass the messages around, and respond to at least two messages from other forum members to keep the discussion going!Une erreur sur la page ? Une idée à proposer ?
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