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The cost of peatland restoration in Scotland: a case study

@SEFARIscot August 13, 2020
It is crucial to understand the costs and benefits of peatland restoration to help inform policy decisions aimed at mitigating climate change
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Soil erosion in Scotland estimated to cost almost £50 million a year

Scottish Government June 22, 2020
A study published today estimates that the total annual costs of soil erosion in Scotland varies between £31 million and £50 million
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World Soil Day - Soil erosion is a serious global issue affecting our ability to feed the world

Allan Lilly, writing in The Scotsman December 05, 2019
Our soils are under threat from ever more intensive agriculture and climate changes
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World Soil Day - Stop soil erosion, save our future

Scottish Natural Heritage December 05, 2019
World Soil Day - celebrate soils and raise awareness of the importance of sustaining healthy soils
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World Soil Day - why we need to protect our peatlands from erosion

Rebecca Artz, writing in The Herald December 05, 2019
For peat's sake, it's time to get our hands dirty and halt soil erosion
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World Soil Day - What if soil was too valuable to grow food?

Patricia Bruneau, Scottish Natural Heritage December 03, 2019
Listen to Prof Colin Campbell talk about "What if soil was too valuable to grow food"
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