Fund peat bog restoration to hold up the rains and reduce the impact of flooding

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What the petition asks

The flooding in Cumbria, Yorkshire and Scotland could all have been reduced if the government had properly funded peat bog restoration, helping hill farmers and other landowners restore their land where peat bogs have been drained, with transitional compensation for loss of amenity or income.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-26482831

http://www.nationalparks.gov.uk/learningabout/ourchallenges/climatechange/peatlands

https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Malcolm_Newson/publication/227769079_The_geomorphological_effectiveness_of_floodsa_contribution_stimulated_by_two_recent_events_in_midwales/links/551a9db90cf2f51a6fea7cdb.pdf

Timeline

19 Jan 2016	Petition opened for signatures
19 Jul 2016	Closed to new signatures

Key facts

Signatures 36

Status Closed

Opened 19 Jan 2016

Closed 19 Jul 2016

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