The article discusses the concept of paludiculture, or 'wetter farming,' which utilizes wet peatlands for agriculture. Sarah Johnson from the Lancashire Wildlife Trust highlights that many UK peatlands have been degraded by traditional farming practices, which contribute significantly to greenhouse gas emissions. Over 80% of these peatlands are in poor condition. An international project called Palus Demos aims to rewet drained peatlands while assisting farmers in growing crops suited for wetter conditions, emphasizing the importance of these habitats for carbon storage and climate change mitigation.
Paludiculture, or 'wetter farming,' utilizes wet peatlands for agriculture, a practice dating back centuries, yet much of it has been converted to conventional farming.
Drained peatlands release significant amounts of CO2, with over 80% of UK peatlands damaged or degraded, emphasizing the need for wet farming practices.
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