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Background The peatlands of the Irish Midlands are among the most important raised-bog systems remaining in Europe. Raised-bog habitat was once extensive in Ireland, covering an estimated 310 000 ha. However, before their ecological value was apprecitated, peatlands were considered wastelands, which should be converted to more productive uses. Their total ...

Background Ireland began a reforestation programme in the early 1900s following centuries of exploitation of native woodlands and deforestation for agriculture. Successive governments supported a programme of plantation establishment but a strong farming lobby ensured that this was confined mainly to marginal sites unsuitable for agriculture. Peatlands (b ...