A victory for Britain’s rainforests

Great news! After years of campaigning, the government has finally banned the sale of peat-based compost in our shops.

We’ve long been warning of the severe environmental damage from selling peat in commercial compost, and after a consultation where over 95% of the public backed the ban, the government has finally conceded the case.

This victory shows that campaigning can take a long time, but it is always worth it.

Together we have raised awareness of the beauty of bogs, the vital importance of peatlands for our climate, and the urgent need to protect them – with just 13% of peatlands left in a perfect state.

We wouldn’t have got here if it wasn’t for your support over the years, but some of our greatest challenges remain ahead.

Peatlands across the UK remain severely degraded, and from flooding to food security, the climate emergency still poses a grave threat to the countryside.

Days like this show that when we stand together, we can win.

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This victory is a huge step forward for what have been dubbed the ‘UK’s rainforests’, and their tremendous potential to lock up carbon at this critical time.

If you want to read more about the value of our soggy soils for nature, climate and the countryside, read CPRE’s bog blog here.