"Peat bogs provide huge value to humans and the environment. When healthy, they store twice as much carbon as all the world's forests, reducing global emissions."
"Human interventions have left the 8,500 hectares of blanket bog on Dartmoor severely degraded, leading to water runoff that dries out the peat, causing it to crack and collapse."
Al West works on restoring peat bogs in Dartmoor, a task rooted in his family's history since 1904. Human activities like tin mining and drainage have degraded 8,500 hectares of blanket bog, leading to water runoff and peat collapse. Healthy peat bogs are crucial ecosystems, storing significant carbon, providing clean water, and supporting biodiversity. Restoration efforts aim to reverse damage and restore the natural landscape, highlighting the importance of these wetlands in combating climate change and preserving ecological balance.
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