Meeting description: We discussed some of the challenges posed by commercial forestry in terms of how it can affect upland bird species that prefer open habitat such as curlew and that we would advocate for right tree in the right place and more diverse afforestation using native tree species. We discussed the importance of peatland restoration to addressing climate change and mitigating the risk of flood and drought. We explained that in this context we are advocating for a ban on muirburn on peat and on peat extraction for garden compost and also discussed the need for continued funding to support Agri-Environment Climate Scheme.
Topic label: Climate