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Talla, Gameshope and Carrifran
In the hills of southern Scotland, a major restoration project has transformed nearly 100 hectares of degraded peatland. Led by the Borders Forest Trust, this initiative is part of a long-term commitment to restoring nature and tackling climate change across the Talla and Gameshope estate.



At Talla, Gameshope & Carrifran in the Scottish Borders, over 98 hectares of eroded peatland have been restored as part of the first dedicated peatland project in a long-running partnership between Forest Carbon and the Borders Forest Trust. This area, once drained and deeply scarred by erosion, was actively releasing carbon and losing its capacity to support native wildlife.
Restoration techniques included hagg reprofiling, gully blocking and bare peat revegetation, all designed to raise the water table and help peat-forming plants re-establish. These mosses and sedges will now slowly accumulate, forming new layers of peat and locking in carbon over time. It’s estimated that the project will prevent more than 21 thousand tonnes of CO₂e emissions over the next century.
The ecological value of this project is equally important. As the bogs recover, so does habitat for species like black grouse and hen harriers. The restored landscape now holds more water, reducing downstream flood risk and improving resilience to drought. With site visits planned for academics, conservationists and policymakers, the work at Talla, Gameshope & Carrifran will continue to inform peatland restoration efforts across the UK.
Thank you to all those who supported this vital project.

Certified under the Peatland Code, the UK’s government-backed standard for carbon-funded peatland restoration.
Peatlands are among the most valuable ecosystems on Earth and a stark example of how important our natural environment is to our wellbeing. Occupying just 3% of the Earth’s land surface, peatlands are our largest carbon store on land. They are places where people derive clean water and food, and can act as buffers for environmental disasters, such as flooding. They are also of global significance for biodiversity with the majority of peatland species and habitats rare, threatened or declining.
- Inger Anderson, Director of the IUCN
Project status
Registered
Project and plans are registered on IHS Markit.
Project validated
Documentation is audited, but work and verification are yet to occur.
Restoration validated
Work is complete. An initial check has been carried out by a third party.
Verified
Meets Code standards, verified by an accredited assessor. Ongoing checks ahead.
Co-benefits
Our involvement
Since 2011, we’ve partnered with the Borders Forest Trust across numerous nature projects. Talla, Gameshope & Carrifran is a strong example of how long-term collaboration can deliver meaningful, lasting impact for nature and people.
Our long-standing partnership with Forest Carbon has made it easy for Borders Forest Trust to access the carbon market and use that income to help restore significant areas of native woodland and peatland. With Forest Carbon managing carbon sales, we can focus on our core mission: restoring natural habitats across southern Scotland.
Some of the project's funders
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