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Locally sourced 'wool logs' help peatland restoration in Antrim hills

The Ulster farmers Union (UFU) and Ulster Wildlife collaborate on an innovative wool restoration trial on Slievenanee Mountain

Mia Willemsen
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clock 鈥� 3 min read
UFU and Ulster Wildlife collaborate on innovative wool restoration trial in Antrim hills
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UFU and Ulster Wildlife collaborate on innovative wool restoration trial in Antrim hills

A new innovative peatland restoration trial using locally sourced wool has been launched highlighting the potential of natural, locally sourced materials in addressing environmental challenges...

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