Peatland Leaflets
The area's extensive moorlands are home to some of our rarest and most charismatic wildlife. In the North Pennines you'll find 30% of England's upland heathland and 27% of its blanket bog
Discover Peatlands
This series of leaflets will help you to discover what is special about the peatlands in the North Pennines AONB and European and Global Geopark. They will also help you to understand what the AONB Partnership's Peatscapes project is all about.
Getting Hold of Publications
To get hold of copies of the publications simply call 01388 528801 (or send an email to info@northpenninesaonb.org.uk) listing the ones you would like. Please be sure to include your full postal address.
Alternatively write to the North Pennines AONB Partnership, Weardale Business Centre, The Old Co-op Building, 1 Martin Street, Stanhope, County Durham DL13 2UY.
In this section
From Peat to Global Warming
What is peat and why is it important?
Updated: 25/03/10
Peatlands and flooding
Peat can help tackle flooding by soaking up rainfall and storing carbon...
Updated: 25/03/10
Land Management & Water Colour
Taking action to improve water colour can bring benefits for farming, game management and nature conservation and can also help to address some of the impacts of climate change
Updated: 25/03/10