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Duich Moss
On the windswept Isle of Islay, Scotland, Duich Moss is a richly biodiverse, low-domed bog and internationally protected wetland. This ambitious peatland restoration project will rewet and repair a landscape once threatened by industrial peat extraction, helping to safeguard rare species and lock in thousands of tonnes of carbon.
Nestled between the River Laggan and the Duich River, Duich Moss spans over 590 hectares of ecologically significant peatland in the heart of Islay. Historically used for peat extraction, this low-domed bog is now the focus of a vital restoration effort aimed at improving habitat condition and ecological function.
The moss is a mosaic of hummocks, ridges, watershed pools and peat pipes, and features a rare transition from blanket bog to raised mire. It holds cultural importance as well, having been at the centre of the 1980s "Battle of Duich Moss" when plans for industrial peat cutting were opposed by environmental groups. Today, it is a key roosting site for the Greenland white-fronted goose, a species of red-listed conservation concern.
Restoration work includes wooden dam installation, grip reprofiling and drain blocking to rewet the site and support native vegetation. These efforts also help reduce fire risk and protect the site's designation as an SSSI, SAC and Ramsar wetland.
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Carbon finance is essential for the ongoing restoration and monitoring of this project. Supporting it offers the opportunity to deliver meaningful climate impact while helping to conserve a truly special landscape.
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 well-being. 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.
Want to support Duich Moss?
This project is funded through the sale of carbon credits (PIUs). To purchase credits and support its ongoing impact, fill out our contact form, and a member of the team will be in touch shortly.
