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Tesco and WWF argue current management of lowland peat areas is unsustainable and a more 'pragmatic' approach is needed to protect carbon sinks and boost food security

Defra unveils a series of projects to address peat degradation and pledges to act on recommendations from the Lowland Agricultural Peat Task Force

Pilot project to harness geospatial data to track peatland health in potential boost to voluntary carbon market

Ban on sales of peat based compost for gardeners will come into effect in 2024, but government has confirmed it will not be extended to the professional horticulture market until 2030

Ban on sales of peat-based compost to private gardeners set to be introduced, with potential ban on professional horticulture being discussed by government

Move follows government call to end sale of nature-depleting products by 2024

Wildlife Trusts argues 2024 phase out date for peat extraction for gardening is 'illogical' in light of urgent need to restore UK's precious carbon sinks to meet climate goals

Labour and green groups describe measures as 'damp squib', arguing it does not go far enough to protect and restore habitat-rich carbon stores

Funding expected to see thousands of hectares of vital peatland restored across England