The Peatlands of Britain and Ireland A Traveller’s Guide

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    The Peatlands of Britain and Ireland A Traveller’s Guide Author: Format: Hardback First Published: Published By: Sandstone Press ltd
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    Pages: 256 ISBN: 9781912240241 Category:

    Clifton Bain now completes his trilogy with this look at the peatlands of Britain and Ireland. A source of fuel for many generations, they are now a haven for wildlife and plants as well as a storehouse of greenhouse gasses. Their social history is one of exploitation and the value of mending and restoring is a major theme of the book. Like its predecessors, The Ancient Pinewoods of Scotland and The Rainforests of Britain and Ireland, The Peatlands of Britain and Ireland is a sumptuous volume richly illustrated with photographs and with drawings by the wildlife artist Darren Rees.

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    ‘For too long considered as wastelands, Clifton Bain puts the record straight regarding the beauty and value of Britain’s peatlands in this richly illustrated guide.’

    Author Biography

    Clifton Bain began his career in nature conservation with the RSPB in 1984, having graduated from the University of Aberdeen with an Honours Degree in Zoology. His work gave him the opportunity to study birds and their habitats across the UK and to engage in high level campaigning on climate change and biodiversity. Over the last 10 years he has worked with the IUCN UK Peatland Programme on environmental policy and advocacy to promote the conservation of peatlands. A native of Edinburgh, Clifton lives there with his wife and takes every opportunity to explore nature, particularly in the much-loved Scottish countryside. A keen hill walker and cyclist, he is a passionate believer that encouraging people to enjoy nature for themselves is one of the best tools for conserving wildlife.