Controversy over new regulations to protect English peatland
by PA Media from Environment | The Guardian on (#5DG1N)
Rules will prevent some burning and could help UK reach net zero carbon emissions by 2050
Regulations are to be brought in to prevent the burning of heather and other vegetation in a move to better protect England's peatlands.
The protection for blanket bog habitats has been welcomed as vital for globally important land, but criticised by some environmental groups.
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