Network Rail completes 273-hectare peatland restoration project near Dunblane
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Network Rail completes 273-hectare peatland restoration project near Dunblane

24 Aug 2026 · Originally published 24 Aug 2026 9/10 Original headline: Major peatland restoration project boosts wildlife and climate resilience
Network Rail has partnered with the Forth Rivers Trust and NatureScot to restore 273 hectares of peatland at Knoxfauld Farm. By blocking drainage channels and reshaping the landscape, the project will store an estimated 40,000 tonnes of carbon over the next century while helping to manage flood risks and support local wildlife.
Source: r/GoodNewsUK Stirlingshire
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