Golden sunset over a peatland landscape, with pools of water reflecting a dramatic sky.

Peatlands are wet, wild and wonderfully important 💦

These unique wetland landscapes store carbon, reduce flood risk, improve water quality, and support biodiversity. They’re not just beneficial - they’re beautiful, wild places, rich with wildlife and plant life.

#WorldPeatlandDay

📷 Mark Hamblin

Square Poster with the title "Celebrating World Peat-Land Day". in the background an image of autumn log land in Yelnya, Belarus.

It’s #WorldPeatlandDay! 🌍

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Peatlands cover just 2.84% of Earth’s land but store a massive 44% of soil carbon. As vital carbon sinks they are a support system for unique fauna, flora & water flows. 🌿
#WorldPeatlandDay #Peatlands #HabitatProtection #Conservation
#SustainableLandManagement