The Flow Country Partnership has received funding from the Community Loan Fund, delivered by Highland Opportunity (Investments) Limited (HOIL), to support its pioneering peatland restoration project in Sutherland.
The funding will enable the partnership to restore peatlands on a local farming and sporting estate, contributing to Scotland's efforts to reduce emissions and enhance biodiversity. By restoring peatlands, the project will help to increase carbon storage and improve the overall health of the ecosystem.
The Flow Country Partnership, a Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation (SCIO), brings together a diverse group of stakeholders, including local communities, landowners, and environmental organisations. This collaborative approach is essential to addressing the challenges of peatland restoration and ensuring long-term sustainability.
This project is supported by the Facility for Investment Ready Nature in Scotland (FIRNS) and is being delivered in partnership with NatureScot, the National Lottery Heritage Fund, and the Scottish Government's Peatland ACTION Fund.
Councillor Paul Oldham, Chair of HOIl said: "I welcome this opportunity to help The Flow Country Partnership move forward with their Peatland Restoration project which not only helps improve the environment and create carbon storage but also brings local work to Caithness and Sutherland.
"The Community Loan Fund which is managed by HOIL provides accessible and affordable finance for community projects across the Highlands and is one of several funds we can use to help projects across the area."
Graham Neville, Flow Country Partnership Vice-chair and director of Flow Country Restoration Limited added: "We are pleased to have the support of Highland Opportunity (Investments) Limited for our peatland restoration project. This funding is a key step in restoring this vital landscape, which plays a crucial role in carbon storage and biodiversity, while also contributing to Scotland's Net Zero ambitions. By working with local partners, we aim to create lasting community benefits, support sustainable carbon investments, and protect The Flow Country."
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