Welsh scientist leads peatland restoration to combat climate change
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Rowenna Hoskin
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Dr Peter Jones, a Welsh scientist whose childhood fascination with bogs turned into a lifelong career, is leading efforts to restore Wales' degraded peatlands as part of the National Peatland Action Programme. Peatlands are vital carbon stores, and when damaged by drainage, they release CO2 instead of sequestering it. Jones' work focuses on rewetting peatlands and using sphagnum moss — which can hold 20 times its weight in water — to restore these wetland ecosystems. His contributions earned him an MBE in 2024 for services to Welsh peatlands and communities.
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· 3 pulledDr Peter Jones says his passion for bogs began when he was just eight
Sphagnum moss can hold 20 times its own weight in water, making it perfect for restoring wetlands
Damaged peatland happens when water is drained from the area
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