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'Every little bit counts': Initiative works to restore peatland

Tuesday, 24 June 2025 at 06:14

Repairs should relieve flood risks, says Manx Peat Partnership

It's hoped work restoring some areas of the upper peat moorland on the Island could diminish flood risks in lower areas.

This largely involves repairing the scars in the hillside left behind after peat, dried and used for burning, was removed.

And it's part of the biosphere work the Island is so proud of.

Sarah Hickey is from the Manx Peat Partnership.

She was involved in the groundwork that was carried out to assess suitable areas to work on:

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