Peatlands: Conservation
Commons · Question 122471 · Tabled 20 Mar 2026 · Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs · Official record
Answered 31 Mar 2026
Question
Asked by Sammy Wilson
To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, whether she has identified any peatland site which has been demonstrated to be wildfire resilient because of rewetting alone.
Answer
Answered by Mary Creagh, 31 Mar 2026
There are a number of examples of peatland sites which have increased their wildfire resilience due to restoration across the country, including at The Roaches and Dove Stone in the Peak District. Rewetting peat takes time, and reducing burning is essenti...