The burning vegetation will be banned on deep peat under government plans to protect nature and reduce carbon emissions.
The vegetation is often burned in the peat lands to create habitats for Grouse, which want to feed on the fresh buds of new plants that grow after the burning. This increases the number of birds available to be photographed for sports.
But partly the result of burning, 80 % of peat lands in England Still now. These rare habitats store carbon when they are in good condition, “lock” estimated at 3.2 billion tons in the United Kingdom alone. However, when they dried out of combustion or attrition, they are emitting instead of storing carbon. Burning peat can kill wildlife, such as additions, frogs, and birds that nest the earth.
The previous conservative government announced rules to ban the burning of some areas of peat. But the experts argued that the rules were Informed for the purpose The precious habitats and carbon banks were left vulnerable to destruction.
Legislation banned burning vegetation on deep peat areas (more than 40 cm) on a SSSI site, which is also a special field for conservation or a special protection area unless a license is granted or the land is very slope or rocky. This left many areas of deep peat without protection. Rural groups Complain At a time when the government was “attacking the shooting” and the rural alliance Press ban.
Labor Party plans to legislate, 30 cm of peat promise to be deep peat instead of 40 cm, and they will protect all deep peat instead only in SSSIS. These changes from the currently protected area will increase from 222,000 to more than 368,000 hectares of a total of 677,250 hectares of deep peat in England. The approach is supported by the evidence provided by Natural England. Any specific burning must be carried out under a strict license, issued when there is a clear need; For example, to reduce the risk of fragile fires.
Nature Minister Mary Craig said: “The lands of peat are the Amazon rain forests in this country – home to the most expensive wild lives, storing carbon and reducing the risk of floods,” said Nature Minister Mary Craig.
“The UK has 13 % of the universal swamp in the world. A rare global home, it is a valuable part of our national heritage, which is why we announce a consultation about these measures, to ensure better protection of deep peat.
“These changes will benefit societies by improving air and water quality, protecting homes and companies from flood damage, which support economic stability and security under our plan for change.”
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The Ministry of Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) said that there will be a consultation before making changes in the law, and the views of the landowners will be taken into account.
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