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An important considera on, given the high targets for emissions reduction and habitat restoration, is to consider where peatland conservation on and restoration on may be most desirable. To aid this process, a decision support tool has been developed that summarises all of the information on that is available at the national scale on peatland locations and various condition indicators.
Peatland drainage in Scotland has been carried out for over a century, to prepare peatland for afforestation, agricultural or grouse moorland use. Drainage leads to peatland degradation and carbon release, in the form of Greenhouse Gas (GHG) emissions and the release of carbon into waterways. There are few records remaining of where drainage has taken place in Scotland, although this information is vital to enable accurate emissions accounting in the UK GHG Inventory and to assess priority areas to fulfil the ambitious peatland restoration and rewetting targets in the Climate Change Plan. A
My research interests relate to decision making and values around agriculture. I am an interdisciplinary social scientist and I am interested in what could be described as the philosophy of agriculture: what agriculture is for, why we value it and how we can understand change within agriculture. More information can be found on my James Hutton Institute staff profile. My work in SEFARI includes work in the Centre for Expertise in Animal Disease Outbreaks (EPIC), exploring beef and dairy farmers’ experiences of the Scottish Bovine Viral Diarrhoea (BVD) eradication scheme, and work understanding
My research interests focus on community initiatives, social change and social justice. I am particularly interested in the ways in which local and grassroots movements for change are influencing and being influenced by changes in governing. Further details can be found on my James Hutton Institute staff page. My current work for SEFARI explores the potential of locally produced food and food growing to address household food insecurity. The aim is to understand the benefits that local food growing can deliver and to find alternatives to food banks for dealing with food poverty. This work will
My specific interests relate to the ecology and ecosystem functions of microbiota in peatland ecosystems. My research has widened its scope to include peatland restoration as well as studying the effects of climate change and increased nitrogen deposition on carbon cycling in peatlands and other organic soils, such as upland heathlands. You can read a case study of my work on peatland restoration here. I am investigating the effects that methods of advanced peatland restoration will have on soil fungal community, vegetation structure, site rewetting and carbon dynamics. This research will also
Alison is a highly regarded ecologist and senior scientist at the James Hutton Institute. With a strong focus on understanding and conserving the natural environment, she has made significant contributions to the field of ecosystem functioning and the impacts of environmental change on biodiversity. Having obtained a Ph.D. in Ecology from the University of Aberdeen, Alison's research encompasses a wide range of ecological systems, including terrestrial and marine environments. Her work has shed light on the complex dynamics of ecosystems and emphasized the need for sustainable management