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Tulchan of Glen Isla

Peatland restoration

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.

SDG Goal 6: Clean water and sanitationClimate actionLife on land
About this project

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.

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Certified under the Peatland Code, the UK’s government-backed standard for carbon-funded peatland restoration.

Project Stats

169.56
hectares
20,455
tCO₂e
Quotation

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

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

Flood Mitigation

Flood Mitigation

By raising the water table and re-wetting the bog, the project slows the flow of water through the landscape, helping to reduce flood risk for the River Isla.

Biodiversity Uplift

Biodiversity Uplift

Healthier peatland conditions create habitat for bog-specialist plant species like spaghnum moss, benefitting a wide range of insects, birds, and other wildlife.

Water Quality

Water Quality

Blocking drainage ditches and restoring vegetation improves the bog’s ability to filter water naturally, enhancing water quality for both people and ecosystems.

Local livelihood

Local livelihood

The project brings positive impacts to the local rural community by providing employment through the restoration works and the ongoing management and maintenance of the site.

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