Important peatlands which lie between Hadrian's Wall and the Scottish Border have been granted £1m to push on with 'crucial' restoration work which it is hoped will tackle climate change and boost biodiversity.
The Border Mires, which span both Cumbria and Northumberland, make up a huge area of peat including a network of at least 52 individual sphagnum bogs, many of which are within Kielder Forest.
The scheme, which covers 826 hectares, will run for four years and work will include blocking 24 kilometres of drainage ditches and removing trees to help raise the water table, allowing bogs to grow and lay down new peat.
