White Paper on the requirements for upscaled peatland restoration in upland England

The WaterLANDS UK White Paper sets out recommendations for accelerating peatland restoration across England's uplands. Drawing on evidence and experience from restoration practitioners, it highlights the need for long-term funding, robust monitoring, stronger governance arrangements, and greater community participation. The paper argues that restoration at the scale required will depend on better coordination between policy, funding, science, and local delivery mechanisms, providing practical recommendations for governments and restoration organisations. Find out more.