Thousands of holes dug into Winter Hill to help prevent future moorland fires
Following the 2018 wildfire that scorched an area the size of 1,200 football pitches on Winter Hill, land managers have introduced 4,000 small pits to the landscape. These holes help re-wet the peat and encourage native vegetation to grow, creating a naturally damp barrier that makes the moorland more resilient to future fires.
Source: Manchester Evening News
Greater Manchester
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