Introduction to Peatlands Restoration SCQF 5

What is special about this course?

ork to restore Scotland's peatlands is accelerating to help meet climate change targets. This introductory 2-day course, based in the Flow Country, is ideal for those looking to get involved in peatland restoration work. The course combines classroom sessions with a site visit to a nearby peatland where restoration work is currently underway.

Topics covered indoors and onsite include:

  • The formation, functioning, and importance of peatlands
  • Restoration techniques for repairing degraded peatlands, focusing on drain blocking, drain reprofiling, gully blocking, and hag reprofiling (observed onsite)
  • Access considerations, including protection of watercourses
  • Protected species and licensing
  • Spatial data capture
  • Peatland ACTION funding and processes, including project management, liaison, and reporting
  • The IUCN Peatland Code
  • The influence of habitat and environmental conditions on restoration outcomes
  • Monitoring the effectiveness of restoration efforts
  • Health and Safety and managing CDM requirements on a peatland site

How will I study my course?

  • Day release

Where can I study my course?

    • Work Based
    • Employers Premises

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