Somerset’s Precious Peat
There is an estimated 11 million tonnes of carbon stored in Somerset’s lowland peat — but that carbon, and the peatlands themselves, are under threat.
There is an estimated 11 million tonnes of carbon stored in Somerset’s lowland peat — but that carbon, and the peatlands themselves, are under threat.
South Hill is situated just north of Long Sutton off the A372 and is an area of calcareous grassland and scrub blocks. The soils that have developed since the quarrying ceased are very shallow…
From boom to bust? The roller coaster ride of Somerset's flagship species over 60 years of change.
Somerset is not just a winter or summer retreat; it is a crucial staging point for migratory birds coming up from the south.