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Tulchan of Glen Isla
Sitting on the western bank of River Isla, the Tulchan of Glen Isla project has transformed nearly 170 hectares of degraded peatland. Located in Cairngorms National Park this project will benefit both nature and the local community.



Tulchan of Glen Isla is part of a peatland restoration effort led by Scottish Woodland in Cairngorms National Park. The project is adjacent to the Cairngorms Massif Special Protection Area (SPA) cited for Golden Eagle and the Caenlochan SAC sites for Blanket Bogs, upland heath and grassland. In a degraded state,the project area consisted of actively eroding and drained peat haggs that were leaking carbon; this peatland is now on a path to renewal.
Restoration work included hag reprofiling, gully blocking, and bare peat revegetation,among other restoration methods designed to raise the water table to slow down water drainage from the site. The restored landscape now holds more water, reducing downstream flood risk of the River Isla. The restoration will support wildlife, including salmon and trout that the River Isla is known for. Alongside improved water quality, new pools created from the rewetting restoration will provide habitats for invertebrates and aquatic species, increasing food sources for protected bird species located in Cairngorms National Park.
Tulchan of Glen Isla is expected to prevent over 17,300 tCO₂e from entering the atmosphere over the next 45 years, based on Peatland Code emissions calculations. Beyond the environmental benefits, this project has provided valuable benefits to the local community, supporting employment opportunities through the restoration work and creating ongoing management and maintenance for the site.


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 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.
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