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Farmer led partnership wins bid for Caithness and Sutherland to be granted World Heritage Status

"World Heritage Status recognises the global importance of the Flow Country and its peat bogs, not only as an important ecosystem for wildlife but also, through their carbon storage, as a critical defence against the impact of climate change"

Chris Brayford
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"It is wonderful recognition of the expert stewardship of farmers and crofters in maintaining this incredible ecosystem as a natural legacy for future generations." (Caithness and Sutherland)
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"It is wonderful recognition of the expert stewardship of farmers and crofters in maintaining this incredible ecosystem as a natural legacy for future generations." (Caithness and Sutherland)

Scotland's Flow Country in Caithness and Sutherland has been granted the world's first peatland World Heritage Site Status in recognition of the 'expert stewardship' of farmers and crofters in maintaining...

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