Tag: peat bogs

• Saturday, August 27th 2022 - 09:14 UTC

  Sale of peat banned in England from 2024; peat bogs crucial for soaking carbon

  

  Sales of peat to amateur gardeners will be banned in England from 2024, the government has confirmed. The move follows a consultation and is part of a pledge to restore peat lands. These wild, boggy places are sometimes referred to as the UK's rainforests, because of their ability to soak up vast quantities of carbon.