We want to know what you think about our proposed measures to end the retail sale of peat in England and Wales.
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Peatlands are an iconic feature of our landscapes and the UK’s largest stores of carbon. They also provide vital ecosystem services including supplying UK drinking water, decreasing flood risk, and providing food and shelter for rare wildlife.
The extraction of peat releases the carbon stored inside as carbon dioxide, contributing to climate change. Peat is extracted in the UK for, primarily, horticultural purposes. By ending the retail sale of peat in horticulture, we will be protecting our vulnerable peatlands and helping to prevent climate change.
Take part in the Consultation. The consultation closes at 11:45pm on 18 March 2022
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Posted On: 20/12/2021