NatureScot consolidated peat depth measurements from surveys conducted across Scotland between 2013 and 2023. Surveys followed standardized guidance and were conducted at a spatial resolution of 100 meters. This dataset provides a geographically spread record of peat depth and condition for numerous project sites.
Use Cases
- Map peat depth distribution across Scotland based on the 100-meter survey resolution.
- Assess peatland condition for carbon stock estimation based on the survey data.
- Support peatland restoration planning (Peatland ACTION project) based on the site-specific depth measurements.
- Analyze spatial patterns of peat resources across Scotland based on the wide geographical spread of sites.
Strengths
- Data collection followed standardized Peatland ACTION survey guidance.
- Surveys were conducted at a consistent 100-meter spatial resolution.
- Data covers a wide geographical spread of sites across Scotland.
- Consolidated dataset spans a decade of surveys (2013-2023).
Limitations
- Column-level documentation is absent; field semantics must be inferred after download.
- Row count and file size are unknown, which may limit suitability assessment.
Provenance
- Source
- Scottish Government SpatialData.gov.scot
- Collection Method
- Peat depth surveys conducted as part of the Peatland ACTION project.
- Time Range
- 2013-2023
- Freshness
- Last updated 2026-06-02 22:05:51.436842; freshness should be verified.
- Geography
- Scotland