Peatland Burning on North York Moors UK

Heather is set alight on peatlands in the North York Moors National Park for grouse-shooting.

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Unique identifier: GP1SW4RA

Type: Image

Shoot date: 08/10/2021

Locations: United Kingdom, Yorkshire

Credit line: © Steve Morgan / Greenpeace

Ranking: ★★★★★★ (B)

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Peat Burning on the North York Moors, UK (Photos & Video)

Heather is set alight on peatlands in the North York Moors National Park for grouse-shooting season.
Peatlands are the UK's biggest natural terrestrial carbon store. Burning them degrades them, emitting CO2, increasing the risk of floods and can damage water quality.

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