How raised bogs develop (video from the LIFE Welsh Raised Bogs Project)

Raised bogs are one of Wales’ rarest and most important habitats and, because of their environmental interest and importance, they are designated Special Areas of Conservation (SACs).
Wales is home to only 50 raised bog sites and these have suffered more habitat loss than any other peatland type and remain under acute pressure. Only seven of the sites in Wales are designated as SAC, and these represent over 10% of the UK SAC resource of raised bogs.
Healthy peatland and raised bogs in good condition absorb carbon from the atmosphere which means they are important in the fight against climate change. If raised bogs are not in good condition they release harmful carbon into the atmosphere.
Watch our video to find out how raised bogs develop. To find out more about our project please visit naturalresources.wales/liferaisedbogs