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peatlands

Muirburning for grouse: does it increase or decrease net carbon emissions?

October 15, 2022 by

This independent report (commissioned by REVIVE) debunks the surprising claims by opponents of grouse moor reform that muirburn is somehow good for the environment and carbon sequestration. The report also shows that reducing/ending muirburn can unlock greater opportunities for biodiversity and carbon sequestration in our uplands.

Tagged With: biodiversity, carbon sequestration, deep peat, Environment, environmental damage, grouse shooting, muirburn, peatlands

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