Moors Information

Since 2003 we have developed and delivered a landscape scale programme of blanket bog restoration. We have used more than £30 million to conserve and repair the moors of the Peak District and South Pennines. Using innovative conservation techniques we have transformed over 35 sq km of black degraded peat in the Peak District National Park, South Pennine Moors Special Area of Conservation and West Pennine Moors SSSI. We have developed a monitoring programme to provide evidence of the effectiveness of these techniques, and our continually evolving communications aim to inspire people to care for these special places. Our work is delivered by the Moors for the Future staff team through the Peak District National Park Authority as the lead and accountable body. It is supported through its partners including the Environment Agency, Natural England, National Trust, RSPB, Severn Trent Water, United Utilities, Yorkshire Water, Pennine Prospects and representatives of the moorland owner and farming community.