Geospatial Technology in Peatland Habitat Restoration – Part 1

10% of the world’s blanket bog (peatland habitat) is in Scotland, and covers more than a fifth of the land. Given the windy conditions in these upland locations they are also prime locations for planning applications for renewable energy developments.

What to expect in this article;

An overview of blanket bogs and why they are important;
An outline of some of the threats facing this habitat;
How WKC uses geospatial technology to aid in peatland restoration;

Blanket Bog, or Peatland Restoration, as it is more commonly known is becoming increasingly common in areas where windfarm projects have been commissioned. This acts to... Read more