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Written question asked by Lord Greaves (Liberal Democrat) on Monday, 22 February 2021, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Monday, 8 March 2021. It was answered by Lord Goldsmith of Richmond Park (Conservative) on Monday, 8 March 2021 on behalf of the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.

Peatlands: North of England

Question

To ask Her Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the Great North Bog Initiative.

Answer

The Government is committed to the restoration and sustainable management of England's peat. England's peatlands store around 580 million tonnes of carbon but are emitting around 9.5 million tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalents per year. Restoration, through initiatives such as the Great North Bog, is a crucial tool in combating climate change and achieving the Government's aim to reach net zero emissions by 2050.

We have engaged with the development of the Great North Bog from an early stage. Restoration of these habitats can achieve multiple natural capital benefits, including havens for rare wildlife and flood protection. We have already invested a significant amount of our early Nature for Climate funding in peatland restoration projects in Great North Bog areas, including the Yorkshire Dales, Peak District and the North Pennines AONB.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
HL13419
Session
2019-21
Subjects
Peatlands North of England
Link
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