NatureScot Peatland ACTION: Peatland Restoration Progress in Scotland

Peatland ACTION is a national programme to restore peatlands across Scotland, led and funded by the Scottish Government. The programme involves a multi-annual investment of more than £250 million up to 2030. This service provides information about the progress of restoration activities, which support carbon sequestration, biodiversity, and the rural economy.

Use Cases

• Monitor peatland restoration progress across Scotland based on the programme's activity data.
• Analyze the spatial distribution of restoration projects for climate and biodiversity impact assessment.
• Support policy evaluation and reporting on Scotland's net-zero transition and green recovery.
• Map restoration activities to inform land management and rural job creation strategies.

Strengths

• Data is tied to a substantial, government-backed programme with over £250 million in committed funding.
• Focuses on a recognized nature-based solution for climate crisis and biodiversity loss.
• Programme involves multiple authoritative delivery partners, including national park authorities.

Limitations

• Column-level documentation is absent; field semantics must be inferred after download.
• Last update date is unknown; freshness unverified.
• Row count is unknown, which may limit suitability assessment for quantitative analysis.

Provenance

Source

Government Digital Service, delivered in partnership with NatureScot and other Scottish authorities.

Collection Method

Likely collected as part of the national Peatland ACTION programme monitoring.

Time Range

Programme announced in February 2020, with funding extending to 2030.

Freshness

unknown

Geography

Scotland