GGR Peat Demonstrator Field Sites
The Greenhouse Gas Removal (GGR) Peat Project is exploring innovative ways to restore peatlands and reduce greenhouse gas emissions while supporting sustainable land use. Peatlands are among the most carbon-rich ecosystems on Earth, but when drained for agriculture, they release large amounts of carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases. By rewetting peat soils and trialling new land management approaches, these demonstrator sites aim to:
- Reduce greenhouse gas emissions from degraded peatlands.
- Enhance carbon storage through rewetting and soil amendments.
- Test sustainable biomass crops and restoration techniques.
- Develop integrated systems that combine climate mitigation with biodiversity benefits.
Our demonstrator sites showcase different strategies for lowland and upland peat restoration across the UK. Click below to learn more about each site:
Lowland Demonstrator Site 1 – Lapwing Estate, South Yorkshire
Exploring rewetting and biomass crop trials on lowland peat soils, including willow and Miscanthus, alongside biochar experiments to lock carbon into the soil.
Lowland Demonstrator Site 2 – Pymoor, East Anglia
A rewetted peat field in the Fens where Miscanthus giganteus is grown as a bioenergy crop under controlled water levels, demonstrating how rewetting can transform carbon hotspots into climate solutions.
Upland Demonstrator Site 1 – Pwllpeiran, Cambrian Mountains
Restoring shallow blanket bog by planting Sphagnum moss plugs, cutting invasive grasses, and testing biochar and gypsum applications to reduce methane emissions and improve peat health.
Upland Demonstrator Site 2 – Featherbed Moss, South Pennines
Restoring a burn-managed blanket bog by planting Sphagnum moss, producing biochar from harvested heather, and applying gypsum to suppress methane emissions—all while working alongside traditional grouse management practices.