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Peatland rewetting scheme aims to reduce fire and flood risks

An initiative to rewet peat is intended to protect against wildfires and flooding.

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Peatland restoration can reduce exposure to two significant environmental hazards, but the report describes prevention rather than an active disaster.

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  1. Innovative scheme to rewet peat providing protection from fire and flooding ↗aol.co.uk · Recorded source date: Aug 31, 2026, 12:16 AM UTC

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