Latheronwheel Estate (Phase 1)
Highland
Added on 18/12/2024
Overview
Description
The Latheronwheel Phase 1 Peatland Restoration Project, located in Caithness, will restore 341 hectares of degraded blanket bog, addressing drainage and erosion to stabilise peatlands and enhance biodiversity. The site lies within key conservation areas, including the Coire na Beinne Mires SSSI, Blar nam Faoileag SSSI, Caithness and Sutherland Peatlands SAC, SPA, and Ramsar site, and the Causeymire-Knockfin Flows Wild Land Area. Restoration activities will include gully reprofiling, peat dams, and revegetation to raise the water table, store carbon, and support wetland habitats. Aligned with the Peatland Code, the project is expected to deliver long-term greenhouse gas emissions reductions while contributing to the UN Sustainable Development Goals, particularly climate action (SDG 13) and life on land (SDG 15). The project demonstrates peatland restoration’s role in combating climate change and preserving Scotland’s ecosystems.
Location
Scotland
Area characteristics:
Total Forecast Emission Reduction:
53,614 tCO2e
| Verification year | Number of units (tCO2e) | Unit type | Validation and Verification Body |
|---|---|---|---|
| March 2030 | 2,681 | Pending Issuance Units (PIUs) | Soil Association |
| March 2040 | 5,361 | Pending Issuance Units (PIUs) | Soil Association |
| March 2050 | 5,362 | Pending Issuance Units (PIUs) | Soil Association |
| March 2060 | 5,361 | Pending Issuance Units (PIUs) | Soil Association |
| March 2070 | 5,361 | Pending Issuance Units (PIUs) | Soil Association |
| March 2080 | 5,361 | Pending Issuance Units (PIUs) | Soil Association |
| March 2090 | 5,362 | Pending Issuance Units (PIUs) | Soil Association |
| March 2100 | 5,361 | Pending Issuance Units (PIUs) | Soil Association |
| March 2110 | 5,362 | Pending Issuance Units (PIUs) | Soil Association |
| March 2120 | 5,361 | Pending Issuance Units (PIUs) | Soil Association |
| March 2125 | 2,681 | Pending Issuance Units (PIUs) | Soil Association |
Latheronwheel Estate (Phase 1)
Restoration complete
Scale: 341 hectares
Forecast Emission Reduction:
53,614 tCO2e
53,614 tCO2e