Scotland removes commercial trees to restore ancient peatland World Heritage Site

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Scotland is undertaking a large-scale restoration of its ancient peatlands, reversing the damage caused by decades of commercial tree planting. Conservationists are actively removing these trees to rehabilitate natural ecosystems and protect vast stores of carbon held within the peat. The restoration effort is centered on the Flow Country, a vast wetland region in northern Scotland. The area was designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in recognition of its exceptional global ecological significance. The project aims to revive wildlife habitats while preventing the release of carbon that had been locked in the peatland for thousands of years.

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