Peatlands are wet areas of land that are essential to the Earth’s ecosystem. The waterlogged areas prevents plants from fully decomposing, creating some of the most carbon-rich areas on Earth; even more than our forests. These vital areas capture and stores CO2, cooling our ever-warming climate. Unfortunately, in the Elan Valley, most of our land comprises peat; some of it is in a bad condition and we need your help to restore this precious resource.

We are trialling a few different methods to slow water flow and trap sediment from peat erosion on two blanket bog sites where peat cutting has occurred. The idea is to see what land managers can do on a small scale with local materials, where use of machinery is impractical. The desired outcome is wetter bog areas, with colonisation of sphagnum mosses, and reduced Molinia dominance.

This project will span 5 weeks, you are welcome to join us for any or all of the volunteer days.

The sessions will all run from 10am-3pm.

The dates are:

• 12th September – Wool Bund Creation

• 19th September – Site 1 Molinia Bales Installation

•26th September – Site 1 Molinia Bales Installation

•3rd October – Site 2 Molinia Bales and Wool Bunds Installation

• 10th October – Site 2 Molinia Bales and Wool Bunds Installation

We believe that it shouldn’t cost you anything to volunteer. We pay volunteer travel expenses at 45p / mile each way and we can reimburse lunch purchases up to £5 (receipt required).

To sign up for a volunteering opportunity or for more information please contact us.