Independent report

Lowland Agricultural Peat Task Force Chair’s report

This independent report makes recommendations for a more sustainable future for agriculture on lowland peatlands in England.

From:
Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs
Published
29 June 2023

Applies to England

Documents

Lowland Agricultural Peat Task Force Chair’s report

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Roadmap to making wide-scale adoption of paludiculture a commercial reality in England

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Details

The Lowland Agricultural Peat Task Force brought together a range of stakeholders. It was chaired by Robert Caudwell, farmer and Chair of the Association of Drainage Authorities. The aim of the task force was to explore how lowland agricultural peat soils can:

  • be better managed to protect productive agriculture
  • contribute to the government’s target to achieve net zero by 2050

The chair’s report provides 14 recommendations.

Published 29 June 2023